Meaning & Definition of word "Sow"
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Sow
/soʊ/
noun:
- 1. A female pig, especially when mature enough to breed.
- Example: The farmer raised several sows on his farm for breeding.
verb:
- 1. To plant seeds in the ground for growth.
- Example: Farmers usually sow their fields in the spring.
- 2. To scatter or spread (seeds, ideas, etc.)
- Example: The speaker aimed to sow doubt about the competing candidate.
Etymology
Old English sāwian, from Proto-Germanic *sēwaną.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sow the seeds:
To begin a process that will lead to a particular result.
sow discord:
To create conflict or distrust among people.
sow doubts:
To cause someone to have doubts about something.
Related Words
seed:
The part of a plant from which a new plant can grow.
cultivate:
To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
harvest:
To gather crops from the fields.
Slang Meanings of sow
Meaning: To sow wild oats
Example Sentence: He is at college sowing his wild oats before settling down.
Meaning: Sow your oats
Example Sentence: After graduating, he took a year off to sow his oats.