sowing
|sow-ing|
B2
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/ˈsoʊɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsəʊɪŋ/
(sow)
planting seeds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sāwan', where 'sā-' meant 'to plant or scatter seeds'.
Historical Evolution
'sāwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sowen', and eventually became the modern English word 'sow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to plant seeds', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of planting seeds in the ground for growth.
Farmers are sowing seeds in the field.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'sow'.
She is sowing the seeds of change in her community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35