adjective
Uncommon
sown
sohn
Sown (adjective) means Planted with seed; describing land that has had seed scattered on it. Example: “The fields were freshly sown with wheat.”
adjective
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Planted with seed; describing land that has had seed scattered on it.
"The fields were freshly sown with wheat."
How to use sown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving had seeds planted — the past-tense form of "sow."
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "sewn" (past participle of "sew," meaning stitched) — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
sewn
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Etymology
The past participle of sow, from Old English sawan.
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What does “sown” mean?
The word “sown” means planted with seed; describing land that has had seed scattered on it. In plain terms, having had seeds planted — the past-tense form of "sow.".
How do you pronounce “sown”?
“Sown” is pronounced sohn (/soʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “sown” in a sentence?
Here is “sown” used in a sentence: “The fields were freshly sown with wheat.”
What part of speech is “sown”?
“Sown” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sown” come from?
The word “sown” comes from Old English. The past participle of sow, from Old English sawan.
Is “sown” a common word?
“Sown” is an uncommon word in modern English.
