Meaning of the word harvest in English

What does harvest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

harvest

US /ˈhɑːr.vəst/

UK /ˈhɑː.vɪst/

the process or period of gathering in crops

Example:

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The harvest was abundant this year due to good weather.

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Farmers are busy with the autumn harvest.

Synonym:

crop yield gathering reaping picking

the amount of crops gathered

Example:

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We had a good harvest of corn this year.

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The poor soil resulted in a small harvest.

Synonym:

yield crop produce output

gather (a crop) as a harvest

Example:

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Farmers will harvest the wheat next month.

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It's time to harvest the grapes.

Synonym:

reap gather pick collect

gain (something, especially a reward or benefit) as a result of one's actions or efforts

Example:

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They are now harvesting the benefits of their hard work.

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The company hopes to harvest new ideas from the brainstorming session.

Synonym:

gain obtain acquire derive reap

Related Word:

harvest mite harvester ant harvest fly