ploughed
Ploughed (adj) means Turned over with a plough, ready for planting. Example: “Rows of freshly ploughed earth stretched to the horizon.”
How to use ploughed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes soil that has been turned over by a plough, or, informally, someone who is very drunk.
The "very drunk" sense is informal British slang.
Spelled "plowed" in American English.
Word forms
more ploughed comparative, most ploughed superlative
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Rows of freshly _____ earth stretched to the horizon.
Frequently asked questions
What does “ploughed” mean?
The word “ploughed” means turned over with a plough, ready for planting. In plain terms, describes soil that has been turned over by a plough, or, informally, someone who is very drunk.
How do you use “ploughed” in a sentence?
Here is “ploughed” used in a sentence: “Rows of freshly ploughed earth stretched to the horizon.”
What part of speech is “ploughed”?
“Ploughed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “ploughed” have?
“Ploughed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned over with a plough, ready for planting.