harvest

/ˈhɑrvɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

the season of the year when crops are gathered in

“The harvest season brought a time of great celebration for the community.”

2. noun

the act of gathering in crops

“The farmer spent all day in the harvest, picking the ripe fruit.”

3. noun

the product or yield of a particular activity or process

“The company’s harvest of profits was impressive after the successful IPO.”

4. verb

to gather in crops, especially as an annual activity

“The farmers will harvest their wheat in the coming weeks.”

5. verb

to obtain or achieve something

“She has been working hard to harvest her skills and secure a promotion.”

Synonyms

  • gathering
  • reaping
  • yielding

Antonyms

  • destruction
  • loss