fallow
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fallow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Left unplanted for a season or more to let the soil recover.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Left unplanted for a season or more to let the soil recover.
“The farmer let the northern field lie fallow this year.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Inactive or not being used or developed.
“His career had lain fallow for several years before the comeback.”
Opposites
How to use fallow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lie fallow
fallow field
fallow period
Etymology
From Old English fealh ("fallow land"), related to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "arable land."
Full origin of fallow →Frequently asked questions
What does “fallow” mean?
The word “fallow” means left unplanted for a season or more to let the soil recover. In plain terms, farmland deliberately left unplanted to rest, or more broadly, anything sitting unused or inactive.
How do you pronounce “fallow”?
“Fallow” is pronounced FA-loh (/ˈfæloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fallow” in a sentence?
Here is “fallow” used in a sentence: “The farmer let the northern field lie fallow this year.”
What is another word for “fallow”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fallow” include dormant and latent.
What part of speech is “fallow”?
Depending on how it is used, “fallow” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “fallow” come from?
The word “fallow” comes from Old English. From Old English fealh ("fallow land"), related to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "arable land.".
How many meanings does “fallow” have?
“Fallow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: left unplanted for a season or more to let the soil recover.
