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sow

[soʊ]

sow Definition

  • 1plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
  • 2cause (a seed) to grow in this way
  • 3introduce (something undesirable) into a situation or environment

Using sow: Examples

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

  • Example

    He sowed the seeds in the garden.

  • Example

    The farmer sows his fields in the spring.

  • Example

    She sowed doubt in their minds.

  • Example

    The company sowed the seeds of its own downfall.

sow Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sow

Phrases with sow

  • do something which will cause a particular result or situation in the future, especially something bad

    Example

    The government's policies sowed the seeds of discontent among the population.

  • you will have to face the consequences of your actions

    Example

    If you cheat on your exams, you'll fail. As ye sow, so shall ye reap.

  • reap what one sows

    experience the results of one's own actions

    Example

    He cheated on his wife and now he's alone. He's just reaping what he sowed.

Origins of sow

Old English 'sāwan', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zaaien' and German 'säen'

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Summary: sow in Brief

The verb 'sow' [soʊ] means to plant seeds by scattering them on or in the earth, or to introduce something undesirable into a situation or environment. It can be used literally, as in 'He sowed the seeds in the garden,' or figuratively, as in 'She sowed doubt in their minds.' The phrase 'sow the seeds of something' means to do something that will cause a particular result or situation in the future, especially something bad.

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