Synonyms for

Seeding

Verb / ˈsi:dɪŋ / Another word for seeding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of sowing seeds in soil for growing plants.

Synonyms & similar words

seed sow planting sowing broadcasting sew scatter propagating germinating cultivating farming tilling harvesting spreading reproducing multiplying proliferating breeding growing nurturing developing raising

Synonyms by register

Formal

propagation dissemination implantation sowing

Informal

planting starting getting going kicking off

Literary

scattering sowing planting

Antonyms

harvesting reaping gathering collecting gleaning culmination

Common collocations

  • seed funding
  • seed capital
  • seed bank
  • seed dispersal
  • seed germination
  • seed packet
  • seed stage
  • seed corn

Word family

noun seed
verb seed
adjective seeded
adverb seedily

Usage note

Primarily used in agriculture and finance. In finance, 'seed' refers to early-stage funding for a startup. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She is seeding the lawn with grass.
  2. My dad is seeding the flower bed.
  3. The farmer is seeding the field with wheat.
  4. Can you help me seeding the vegetable garden?
  5. Seeding the soil is an important step in growing healthy plants.

Quotes

  • The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.
  • The seed of goodness is found in the soil of appreciation.
  • The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.

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