sewn

[soʊn]

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.

  • to do something that will cause a particular result in the future

    Example

    The new policy is designed to sew the seeds of economic growth.

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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.