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seed vs germ

germ vs seed

seed and germ both are nouns.

seed is a verb but germ is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
seed Yes No Yes No
germ Yes No No No
As nouns, seed and germ are synonyms defined as:
  • seed and germ: anything that provides inspiration for later work
Other synonyms of seed include source.
seed (noun) germ (noun)
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
anything that provides inspiration for later work a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
one of the outstanding players in a tournament anything that provides inspiration for later work
a small hard fruit
a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
seed (verb) germ (verb)
inoculate with microorganisms
remove the seeds from
sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain
distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
go to seed; shed seeds
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
bear seeds
help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
Difference between seed and germ

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