Meaning of the word sow in English

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sow

US /soʊ/

UK /soʊ/

plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth

Example:

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Farmers sow seeds in the spring.

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He sowed the lawn with new grass seed.

Synonym:

plant scatter disseminate broadcast

to cause (a feeling or condition) to begin or spread

Example:

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His words sowed doubt among the team members.

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The incident sowed discord within the community.

Synonym:

instill foster generate create promote

an adult female pig

Example:

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The sow gave birth to a litter of piglets.

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We saw a large sow and her piglets in the field.

Synonym:

hog pig

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