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Sow Definition & Meaning

sow
noun
  1. an adult female hog
verb
  1. place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds"
  2. introduce into an environment; "sow suspicion or beliefs"
  3. place seeds in or on (the ground); "sow the ground with sunflower seeds"

"Sow" in song lyrics

See how sow is used in real songs:

  • "Afro stamina, reap what you sow"
    Ace & MoeRoc — Arch Nemesis
  • "Got a lotta land to plow, and a bunch of seeds to sow"
    Bavu Blakes f/ Jade — Overnight
  • "And we know that we reap what we sow"
    Capital D — The Awakening

Usage tips for "sow"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sow mean?
an adult female hog place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds" introduce into an environment; "sow suspicion or beliefs" place seeds in or on (the ground); "sow the ground with sunflower seeds"
What part of speech is sow?
Sow is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sow have?
Sow has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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