Looking for the meaning of the word SOWN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOWN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sow
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English sāwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zaaien and German säen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
Short Definition:plant seed by scattering it on or in earth
Examples:- fill a pot with compost and sow a thin layer of seeds on top
Definition:
disseminate or introduce (something undesirable)
Short Definition:disseminate or introduce
Examples:- the new policy has sown confusion and doubt
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 8
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 7
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 7
