seed Synonyms
Another word for seed
• noun (Context 1)
A plant's unit of reproduction, capable of developing into another such plant.
"The farmer planted corn kernel in the fertile soil during early spring."
• noun (Context 2)
The source, origin, or beginning of a process, concept, or feeling.
"The disagreement planted a origin of doubt in her mind regarding his honesty."
• verb (Context 3)
To sow land or earth with seeds.
"We need to sow the lawn before the rainy season begins."
• noun (Context 4)
A competitor or team assigned a preliminary ranking in a tournament to ensure top contenders do not face each other in early rounds.
"She entered the tennis tournament as the number one qualifier and easily advanced to the finals."
• verb (Context 5)
To cause something to begin to develop or grow, frequently used in the context of providing initial funding for a project or business startup.
"The government seeded the new technology initiative with a substantial grant."
• verb (Context 6)
To arrange the draw of a tournament so that the best competitors do not play each other in the early rounds.
"The organizers seeded the players based on their current global rankings."
Opposites of seed
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of seed varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: