Synonyms for seed

Grammar : Noun

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Phonetic Transcription : sid

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Définition of 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.).

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Example sentences :

Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

For no matter how hungry the people may become the seed corn must not be eaten.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

"It was when the seed corn was gathered that we had the first hint of trouble," she went on.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

Margaret likes Kitty and Mrs. Bartlett,—so does everybody,—but old Bartlett's a seed.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

An' I seed her touch his coat-tail, like as if she loved it, but didn't dast do no more.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

I know where you can get some seed wheat if you want to try puttin' it in this fall.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

I didn't git none o' the swag; it warn't my job, but I seed 'em through.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

I seed she wanted ter git home to her husban', an' she tol' 'em so.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

There's a gentleman to have run to seed in the Marshalsea jail!
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

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