mow the lawn, mow down, mow the hay

Formal and Informal Expressions of mowed

In different contexts, you can replace 'mowed' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'cut down, trim' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'cut' is a commonplace synonym.

mowed: Explore its Definition & Usage

mowed Definition

cut down (an area of grass) with a machine.

Using mowed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mowed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He mowed the lawn yesterday.
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The park's grass is mowed every week.
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She mowed down the weeds in the garden.
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The farmer mowed the hayfield.

mowed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mowed

Phrases with mowed

mow the lawn
to cut the grass in a yard or garden with a machine
Example
I need to mow the lawn before the barbecue.
mow down
to cut down or knock over with a machine or vehicle
Example
The car mowed down the pedestrians on the sidewalk.
mow the hay
to cut and gather hay with a machine
Example
The farmer mowed the hayfield and baled it for winter feed.

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Summary: mowed in Brief

'Mowed' [moʊd] means to cut down an area of grass using a machine, as in 'He mowed the lawn yesterday.' It can also be used in phrases like 'mow the lawn' and 'mow down,' which refer to cutting grass and knocking things over with a machine, respectively.