“Cede” or “Seed”

Overview

cede / seed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cede: NA

seed: (noun) a small hard fruit. (noun) a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa. (verb) go to seed; shed seeds. (verb) help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money. (verb) bear seeds. (verb) distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds. (verb) sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain. (verb) inoculate with microorganisms. (verb) remove the seeds from.

Pronunciation

cede: s·IY·d

seed: s·IY·d

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