Definitions
Ploughing is the British spelling of the present participle of the verb 'plough', which means to turn over soil with a plough in preparation for planting.
Example
The farmer spent the whole day ploughing the field.
Example
Ploughing is hard work, but it's necessary to prepare the soil for planting.
Plowing is the American spelling of the present participle of the verb 'plow', which means the same as 'plough'. It refers to the act of turning over soil with a plow in preparation for planting.
Example
The farmer spent the day plowing the field.
Example
Plowing is an important step in preparing the soil for planting crops.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- The difference between ploughing and plowing is simply a matter of spelling. - Ploughing is the British spelling, while plowing is the American spelling. - If you're writing for an American audience, use plowing. - If you're writing for a British audience, use ploughing.
Remember this!
Remember, ploughing is the British spelling, while plowing is the American spelling. Use the appropriate spelling based on your audience.
