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Meaning of sow
The primary meaning of the word "sow" is to plant or scatter seeds for growth.
Etymology of sow
The word "sow" originates from Old English "sāwan", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "sēan" and Proto-Indo-European "se-"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe the act of planting seeds, and its meaning has expanded to include figurative uses, such as sowing ideas or discord
Synonyms
Definitions
- To plant or scatter seeds in or on the ground
- To introduce or implant an idea, attitude, or feeling into someone's mind
- To scatter or disperse something, such as seeds, ideas, or influence
Usage Examples
- The farmer sows the seeds in the spring and harvests the crop in the fall
- Her words sowed doubt in my mind about the decision
- The company sows the seeds of innovation by encouraging creativity and risk-taking
Antonyms
reap
harvest
gather
collect
destroy
eradicate
exterminate
eliminate
remove
extract
uproot
unearth
demolish
ravage
plunder
desecrate
annihilate
obliterate
negate
refute
contradict
counteract