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Meaning of reaping
The primary meaning of the word "reaping" is the act of gathering or collecting something, especially a crop.
Etymology of reaping
The word "reaping" comes from the Old English word "rīpan", which means "to reap" or "to harvest"
The word is related to the Proto-Germanic word "rīpan" and the Proto-Indo-European word "reip-", which also meant "to reap" or "to harvest"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of harvesting crops, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other types of gathering or collecting
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of cutting and gathering a crop, especially grain
- * The act of gathering or collecting something, especially as a result of effort or hard work
- * A consequence or result of something, especially a punishment or reward
Usage Examples
- The farmers were reaping the benefits of their hard work with a bountiful harvest
- * The company is reaping the rewards of its successful marketing campaign
- * The consequences of their actions were reaping havoc on the environment
Antonyms
sowing
planting
scattering
dispersing
spreading
wasting
losing
mismanaging
neglecting
ignoring
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
forfeiting
waiving
relinquishing
abandoning
surrendering
ceding