Simple meaning
What does Seedling mean?
A seedling is a young new plant.
Dictionary definition
Seedling means a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed.
Example sentences
Seedling in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what seedling means.
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The reading passage used seedling to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using seedling correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Seedling
young plantRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
sprout plantRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
new growthRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mature plantHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
dead plantHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Seedling word family
Base word
seedling
noun
seedling
Base form.
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What does seedling mean?
Seedling means a seedling is a young new plant.
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