Sow
As a Verb
- To plant seeds in the ground for growth.
- To spread or scatter something, especially ideas, feelings, or influence.
As a Noun
- An adult female pig.
Word History
The verb sow comes from Old English sawan, meaning “to plant seeds.” The noun sow, referring to a female pig, comes from Old English sugu, related to the act of suckling. Though spelled the same, the two words have different origins.
Examples
- (Verb) Farmers sow wheat in the spring.
- (Verb) He tried to sow doubt in their minds, but they remained confident.
- (Noun) The sow nursed her piglets in the barn.
Synonyms (For the Verb)
Plant, scatter, spread, cultivate, instill
Related Words
Grow, harvest, nurture, disseminate
Antonyms (For the Verb)
Reap, destroy, remove, uproot
