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seeds (noun)

The small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow. It is also used metaphorically to refer to the beginning, origin, or source of an idea, feeling, or development.

💬 Example

"She bought a packet of carrot seeds to plant in her garden."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'S' in 'Seeds' as a small 'Sprout' starting to grow. The 'ee' sounds like the 'ee' in 'green,' which is the...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'seed' instead of 'pit' for large fruits. → The peach pit.

Saying 'seeds money' instead of 'seed money'. → We need seed money.

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