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reaping

REE-pihng

Reaping (noun) means the act of harvesting a crop. Example: “Reaping usually took the whole village several days each autumn.”

noun
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The act of harvesting a crop.
"Reaping usually took the whole village several days each autumn."

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In plain EnglishThe action of cutting and gathering a crop, or figuratively, of getting results from earlier effort.

Word forms

reapings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reaping” mean?

The word “reaping” means the act of harvesting a crop. In plain terms, the action of cutting and gathering a crop, or figuratively, of getting results from earlier effort.

How do you pronounce “reaping”?

“Reaping” is pronounced REE-pihng (/ˈɹiːpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “reaping” in a sentence?

Here is “reaping” used in a sentence: “Reaping usually took the whole village several days each autumn.”

What part of speech is “reaping”?

“Reaping” is a noun.

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