mow
Mow (verb) means to cut grass or crops close to the ground. Example: “He mows the lawn every Saturday morning.”
How to use mow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cut grass short, or to strike down forcefully in numbers.
Word forms
mowed past tense, mown past tense, mowed past tense, mowed past tense, mows plural, mows plural, mows plural, Mows plural, mows singular, mows singular, mows singular
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Etymology
From Old English māwan, "to mow, reap," a very old word shared across Germanic languages and related to Latin metō, "to harvest."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mow” mean?
The word “mow” means to cut grass or crops close to the ground. In plain terms, to cut grass short, or to strike down forcefully in numbers.
How do you pronounce “mow”?
“Mow” is pronounced MOH (/ˈmoʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “mow” in a sentence?
Here is “mow” used in a sentence: “He mows the lawn every Saturday morning.”
What part of speech is “mow”?
“Mow” is a verb.
Where does the word “mow” come from?
The word “mow” comes from Latin. From Old English māwan, "to mow, reap," a very old word shared across Germanic languages and related to Latin metō, "to harvest.".
How many meanings does “mow” have?
“Mow” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cut grass or crops close to the ground.
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