strew

[stroo]

strew Definition

• 1. scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area
• 2. cover (a surface or area) with untidy scattering or spreading of things

Using strew: Examples

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

• Example

  The wind had strewed the papers all over the room.

• Example

  She strewed rose petals on the bed.

• Example

  The path was strewn with fallen leaves.

strew Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for strew

• scatter
• sprinkle
• spread
• disperse
• sow

Antonyms for strew

• gather
• collect
• tidy

Phrases with strew

• strew one's ashes

  scatter one's cremated remains in a particular place

  Example

  After he passed away, his family strewed his ashes in the ocean.

• strew with roses

  cover a surface with roses

  Example

  The bride and groom walked down the aisle, which was strewn with roses.

• strew with obstacles

  make a situation more difficult by adding obstacles

  Example

  The negotiations were already difficult, but the other party strewed it with more obstacles.

Origins of strew

from Old English 'strēowian', meaning 'to scatter'

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Summary: strew in Brief

The verb 'strew' [stroo] means to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area. It can also mean to cover a surface with an untidy scattering of things. Examples include 'She strewed rose petals on the bed' and 'The path was strewn with fallen leaves.' 'Strew' is often used in phrases like 'strew one's ashes' and 'strew with obstacles.'