noun
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."
How to use reaping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of cutting and gathering a crop, or figuratively, of getting results from earlier effort.
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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.
