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sowed

[soʊd]

sowed Definition

  • 1to plant seeds in an area of ground
  • 2to spread or introduce something, especially something unpleasant

Using sowed: Examples

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

  • Example

    She sowed the seeds in the garden.

  • Example

    The company sowed the seeds of distrust among its employees.

  • Example

    He sowed confusion with his contradictory statements.

sowed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sowed

  • to experience the results of your actions, whether they are good or bad

    Example

    If you treat people badly, you will eventually reap what you sow.

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

    Example

    The government's policies have sown the seeds of unrest among the population.

  • you will eventually have to face the consequences of your actions

    Example

    If you cheat on your exams, you will fail eventually. As ye sow, so shall ye reap.

Origins of sowed

from Old English 'sawan', meaning 'to scatter seed on the ground'

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Summary: sowed in Brief

The verb 'sowed' [soʊd] means to plant seeds in the ground or to spread or introduce something, especially something unpleasant. Examples include 'She sowed the seeds in the garden' and 'He sowed confusion with his contradictory statements.' The phrase 'reap what you sow' means to experience the results of your actions, whether they are good or bad.