A1 noun Neutro

seedling

/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

Exemplos

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1

I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.

I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.

2

The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.

The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.

3

Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.

Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
seedling
Verb
seed
Adjetivo
seeded
Relacionado
seedbed
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Dica de memorização

Think of the suffix '-ling', which means 'little'. A seedling is just a 'little seed' that has started to grow, just like a duckling is a little duck.

Quiz rápido

The gardener carefully moved the tiny ______ into a larger pot so it could grow.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: seedling

Exemplos

1

I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.

everyday

I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.

2

The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.

formal

The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.

3

Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.

informal

Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.

4

Seedling survival is highly dependent on the quality of the soil and water.

academic

Seedling survival is highly dependent on the quality of the soil and water.

5

Our nursery specializes in the wholesale distribution of pine seedlings.

business

Our nursery specializes in the wholesale distribution of pine seedlings.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
seedling
Verb
seed
Adjetivo
seeded
Relacionado
seedbed

Colocações comuns

plant a seedling plant a seedling
water the seedling water the seedling
fragile seedling fragile seedling
healthy seedling healthy seedling
oak seedling oak seedling

Frases Comuns

from seedling to tree

from seedling to tree

nurture a seedling

nurture a seedling

delicate seedling stage

delicate seedling stage

Frequentemente confundido com

seedling vs sapling

A sapling is specifically a young tree, whereas a seedling is the first stage of any plant.

seedling vs sprout

A sprout is the very first sign of life from a seed; a seedling has developed its first true leaves.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about plants that are still very small and have just come out of the ground. It is common in gardening, farming, and biology contexts.

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Erros comuns

Do not use 'seedling' for large plants or bushes. It only refers to the very early stage of growth.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the suffix '-ling', which means 'little'. A seedling is just a 'little seed' that has started to grow, just like a duckling is a little duck.

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Origem da palavra

From the word 'seed' combined with the Middle English diminutive suffix '-ling'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: seedlings Often used with the verb 'transplant'
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Contexto cultural

The seedling is often used as a universal symbol for hope, potential, and the start of a new project or life.

Quiz rápido

The gardener carefully moved the tiny ______ into a larger pot so it could grow.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: seedling

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pond

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A1

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A1

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