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seeded

SEE-dihd

Seeded (adj) means planted with seed, or containing seeds. Example: “The bread was topped with a seeded crust.”

adj
1
Planted with seed, or containing seeds.
"The bread was topped with a seeded crust."
2
Given a ranked starting position in a tournament.
"She was the top seeded player in the tournament."

How to Use Seeded

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In plain EnglishSown with seed, or, in sport, ranked and placed in a tournament bracket.

Common pairings
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “seeded” mean?

The word “seeded” means planted with seed, or containing seeds. In plain terms, sown with seed, or, in sport, ranked and placed in a tournament bracket.

How do you pronounce “seeded”?

“Seeded” is pronounced SEE-dihd (/ˈsidɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “seeded” in a sentence?

Here is “seeded” used in a sentence: “The bread was topped with a seeded crust.”

What is the opposite of “seeded”?

The opposite of “seeded” — its antonyms — is unseeded.

What part of speech is “seeded”?

“Seeded” is an adjective.

Is “seeded” a common word?

“Seeded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “seeded” have?

“Seeded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: planted with seed, or containing seeds.

What is the difference between seeded and unseeded in tournaments?

A seeded player or team has been given a ranked starting position based on prior performance, which typically affects how they're placed in the bracket to avoid facing top competitors too early. An unseeded competitor has no such ranking and can be drawn against anyone regardless of skill level.

What does seeded mean when describing food or plants?

When describing food or land, seeded means planted with seed or containing seeds, such as a seeded bread roll or a seeded lawn.

How is seeded used differently in sports versus gardening?

In sports, seeded describes a competitor's ranked tournament position, while in gardening or cooking it describes something literally planted with or containing seeds. Context makes clear which sense applies.

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