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Grammar : Verb
Spell : seed
Phonetic Transcription : sid



Definition of go to seed

Origin :
  • Old English sed, sæd "that which may be sown; an individual grain of seed; offspring, posterity," from Proto-Germanic *sediz "seed" (cf. Old Norse sað, Old Saxon sad, Old Frisian sed, Middle Dutch saet, Old High German sat, German Saat), from PIE *se-ti- "sowing," from root *se- (1) "to sow" (see sow (v.)). Figurative use in Old English. Meaning "offspring, progeny" rare now except in biblical use. Meaning "semen" is from c.1300. For sporting sense, see seed (v.).
  • As in stagnate : verb deteriorate by lack of action
  • As in vegetate : verb be very passive
  • As in wear : verb corrode, use
  • As in decay : verb deteriorate, crumble

Synonyms for go to seed

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