sewn Definition
past participle of sew: to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle.
Using sewn: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sewn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dress was sewn by hand.
Example
She has sewn a patch onto the jacket.
Example
The buttons were sewn on tightly.
sewn Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sewn
Phrases with sewn
sew up
to complete or conclude something successfully
Example
He sewed up the deal with a handshake.
sew someone/something up
to make sure that someone or something is completely controlled or dominated
Example
The company has sewn up the market for this product.
Example
The new policy is designed to sew the seeds of economic growth.
Summary: sewn in Brief
The word 'sewn' [soʊn] is the past participle of 'sew,' which means to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle. It is often used in the context of making clothes or repairing them, as in 'The dress was sewn by hand.' 'Sewn' also appears in phrases like 'sew up,' meaning to complete something successfully, and 'sew seeds,' meaning to do something that will cause a particular result in the future.
