harvest
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈhɑːrvɪst//
KK: /ˈhɑrvɪst/
intransitive verb
Definition
To collect crops or plants that are ready to be picked or gathered.
Example
Farmers usually harvest their crops in the fall.
Tense Forms
Past: harvested
Past Participle: harvested
Conversation
Are you excited for the harvest festival this weekend?
Definitely! It's always so much fun to see all the crops.
I can't wait to harvest some fresh apples from the orchard.
That sounds amazing! We should make some pies afterward.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reap
gather
collect
Antonyms
sow
plant
scatter
noun
Definition
The process of collecting crops or the amount of crops collected during a specific time, usually at the end of the growing season.
Example
The farmers celebrated the harvest with a big feast.
Conversation
Have you seen how the harvest turned out this year?
Yeah, it looks amazing! I heard it's one of the best in years.
I can't wait to taste everything from the harvest.
transitive verb
Definition
To collect crops or other products from the land after they have grown.
Example
Farmers usually harvest their crops in the fall.
Tense Forms
Past: harvested
Past Participle: harvested
Conversation
Hey, did you see how much corn we harvest this year?
Yeah, it was impressive! The weather was just perfect for it.
I can't believe how much we harvest every season.
Root Explanation
Harvest → The word 'harvest' originates from Old English 'hærfest', meaning autumn or the season of gathering crops. It refers to the time when crops are collected after they have ripened.
Memory Tip
Think of the season of autumn ('hærfest') when crops are gathered — that's why harvest means to collect crops.
Visually Confused Words
reharvest
preharvest
headrest