| Front | sow |
|---|---|
| Back | sow1BrE /səʊ/NAmE /soʊ/verb  see also sow2(sowed, sown /BrE səʊn; NAmE soʊn/or sowed,sowed) 1 [transitive, intransitive] to plant or spread seeds in or on the ground~ (sth)Sow the seeds in rows. Water well after sowing. Sow rows of lettuces between other vegetables.~ sth with sth The fields around had been sown with wheat. 2 [transitive] ~ sth (in sth) to introduce or spread feelings or ideas, especially ones that cause troubleto sow doubt in sb's mind to sow confusionsow the seeds of sthto start the process that leads to a particular situation or resultIn this way he sowed the seeds of his own success.sow (your) wild ˈoats (of young men) to go through a period of wild behaviour while young, especially having a lot of romantic or sexual relationshipsHe wants to leave home, sow his wild oats and learn about life. more at you reap what you sow at reap sow2 /saʊ/ noun [countable] a fully grown female pig → boar |
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