# seeded

Pronunciation: say "SEE-did" /ˈsidɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of seed. — simple past and past participle of seed
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of seed. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _She seeded the new flower bed with a mix of wildflowers._
   - _The clouds were seeded in an attempt to bring rain to the drought-stricken region._

## Adjective

2. Ranked and positioned in a tournament draw according to ability, so top competitors avoid meeting in early rounds.
   - Simple: Ranked in a competition so the strongest players or teams do not meet too early.
   - _The seeded competitor received a bye in the opening round._
   - _A seeded entrant rarely faces another favorite before the quarterfinals._
3. Bearing seeds; carrying or holding the seeds that a plant produces.
   - Simple: Carrying or holding seeds, as a plant does when it is ready to spread.
   - _Finches gathered on the seeded grass stalks to feed._
   - _The seeded poppy pods rattled softly when the wind shook them._
4. Sown with seed; planted by scattering or setting seed into the ground.
   - Simple: Planted with seeds, like a field or lawn that has been sown.
   - _The seeded field showed rows of tiny green shoots within days._
   - _Workers fenced off the newly seeded slopes to prevent erosion._
5. Depicted with the seeds or stamens shown, often in a different color, as a flower on a coat of arms.
   - Simple: Drawn with its seeds shown, usually in a different color, on a coat of arms.
   - _The arms featured a red rose seeded and barbed in green._
   - _A seeded lily appeared in each corner of the banner._

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