oversow

/ˈoʊvərzəʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

To sow or scatter (seed, etc.) too thickly or in excess.

“The gardener oversowed the seeds, thinking that they wouldn’t grow.”

2. noun

The act of sowing too much seed or material.

“The farmer’s oversow caused him to waste a significant portion of his seeds.”

Synonyms

  • oversew
  • overspread

Antonyms

  • sparse
  • undersow