Sow
3 synonyms for Sow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.
Synonyms
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sow in
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.
“The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen.”
2. verb
To plant seeds in the ground so they can grow.
“They sowed the field with wheat in early spring.”
How to use Sow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sow seeds
sow doubt
sow discord
a sow and her piglets
Etymology
From Old English sāwan ("to scatter seed"), from a very old Germanic root shared with "seed."
Full origin of Sow →Frequently asked questions
What does “Sow” mean?
The word “Sow” means an adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter. In plain terms, either a mother pig, or the act of planting seeds (literally or as a figure of speech, like "sow confusion").
How do you pronounce “Sow”?
“Sow” is pronounced sow (/saʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sow” in a sentence?
Here is “Sow” used in a sentence: “The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen.”
What part of speech is “Sow”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sow” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “Sow” come from?
The word “Sow” comes from Old English. From Old English sāwan ("to scatter seed"), from a very old Germanic root shared with "seed.".
Is “Sow” a common word?
“Sow” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sow” have?
“Sow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.
