Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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process | Yes | No | Yes | No |
seed | Yes | No | Yes | No |
process (noun) | seed (noun) |
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a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract |
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result | anything that provides inspiration for later work |
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant | one of the outstanding players in a tournament |
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents | a small hard fruit |
a mental process that you are not directly aware of | a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa |
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant |
process (verb) | seed (verb) |
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subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | inoculate with microorganisms |
perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information | remove the seeds from |
deliver a warrant or summons to someone | sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain |
shape, form, or improve a material | distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds |
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against | go to seed; shed seeds |
deal with in a routine way | place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth |
march in a procession | bear seeds |
help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money |