sown

/soʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

seeds that have been planted

“The field was sown with wheat last spring.”

2. verb

to plant seeds in the ground

“The farmer sown the entire field with corn.”

3. verb

to sow seeds, typically with the intention of growing something

“She has been sown a small garden in her backyard.”

4. adjective

having been sown or planted

“The sown fields were already showing signs of growth.”

Synonyms

  • planted
  • sewn

Antonyms

  • uprooted