reaps

[riːps]

reaps Definition

to cut and gather a crop, especially a grain crop.

Using reaps: Examples

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

• Example

  The farmer reaps his wheat in August.

• Example

  They will reap the benefits of their hard work.

• Example

  If you sow kindness, you will reap kindness.

• Example

  He is now reaping the rewards of his investment.

reaps Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reaps

• harvest
• gather
• collect

Phrases with reaps

• reap what you sow

  you have to face the consequences of your actions

  Example

  If you cheat on your exams, you'll reap what you sow when you fail.

• reap the whirlwind

  to suffer the consequences of one's actions

  Example

  If you continue to ignore the warning signs, you will reap the whirlwind.

• reap a harvest

  to receive a reward or benefit as a result of one's efforts

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally reaped a rich harvest of success.

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Summary: reaps in Brief

'Reaps' [riːps] means to cut and gather a crop, particularly a grain crop. It can also refer to receiving rewards or benefits as a result of one's efforts, as in 'They will reap the benefits of their hard work.' The phrase 'reap what you sow' implies facing the consequences of one's actions, while 'reap the whirlwind' means suffering the consequences of one's actions.