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furrow

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈfɜːroʊ/

KK: /ˈfɜːroʊ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To develop lines or wrinkles on a surface, often referring to skin or soil.


Example

As she smiled, her face began to furrow with age.


Tense Forms

Past: furrowed

Past Participle: furrowed


Conversation
Sloth A
I noticed your forehead furrow when you were concentrating on that puzzle.
Sloth B
Yeah, I always end up doing that when I'm focused!
Sloth A
It's funny how our faces furrow without us even realizing it.
Sloth B
Right? It's like our body just reacts without thinking.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wrinkle
crease
groove
Antonyms
smooth
flatten
unwrinkle
noun
Definition

A long, narrow line or groove made in the ground, often by a plow, or a deep wrinkle in the skin.


Example

The farmer created a furrow in the field to plant the seeds.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the furrow they made in the field after plowing?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks pretty neat and organized now.
Sloth A
I wonder how deep that furrow is; it must help with drainage.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To create long, narrow lines or grooves in a surface, often by pressing or digging into it.


Example

The farmer decided to furrow the field to prepare it for planting.


Tense Forms

Past: furrowed

Past Participle: furrowed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how the farmer furrowed the field yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looked like he was making some serious progress.
Sloth A
I wonder how long it takes to furrow such a large area.
Root Explanation

Furrow → It originates from Old English 'furh' (meaning a trench or a groove). The word 'furrow' refers to a long, narrow trench made in the ground, typically for planting or irrigation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long, narrow groove in the earth, like a trench, which helps you remember that a furrow is a line made in the ground.

Visually Confused Words
unfurrow
enfurrow
farrow
burrow
frow
Is this page helpful?
Absolutely! It’s essential for keeping the crops healthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
groove
trench
rut
Antonyms
hill
bump
mound
Sloth B
Probably quite a bit, but it must be satisfying to see it all lined up.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
groove
plow
scar
Antonyms
smooth
flatten
fill