furrow
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for furrow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
“The tractor left neat furrows across the field ready for planting.”
How to use furrow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
furrow one's brow
plow a furrow
deep furrows
Etymology
From Old English furh, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "furrow," ultimately related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to dig."
Full origin of furrow →Frequently asked questions
What does “furrow” mean?
The word “furrow” means a long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow. In plain terms, a plowed groove in a field, or a deep wrinkle — most often used today for a wrinkled, worried brow.
How do you pronounce “furrow”?
“Furrow” is pronounced FUH-roh (/ˈfʌɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “furrow” in a sentence?
Here is “furrow” used in a sentence: “The tractor left neat furrows across the field ready for planting.”
What part of speech is “furrow”?
Depending on how it is used, “furrow” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “furrow” come from?
The word “furrow” comes from Old English. From Old English furh, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "furrow," ultimately related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to dig.".
How many meanings does “furrow” have?
“Furrow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
