ploughed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /plaʊd/
KK: /plaʊd/
adjective
Definition
Turned over with a plough to create rows in the soil, often for planting crops.
Example
The farmer ploughed the field to prepare it for the new season.
Conversation
Did you see the garden? It looks so well ploughed this season.
Yeah, I noticed that! They really put in a lot of work.
I think it’s going to yield a great harvest this year.
Absolutely! A ploughed garden always produces the best vegetables.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
furrowed
trod
cultivated
Antonyms
smooth
untrodden
barren
verb
Definition
To turn over the soil in preparation for planting crops.
Example
The farmer ploughed the field before the rainy season.
Tense Forms
Past: ploughed
Past Participle: ploughed
Conversation
Did you see the field after they ploughed it yesterday?
Yeah, it looks so different now, ready for planting.
I can’t believe how quickly they ploughed all that land.
Root Explanation
Ploughed → The word 'ploughed' comes from Old English 'plōgian', meaning to turn over soil with a plow. It describes the action of turning the earth to prepare for planting crops.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for turning over soil — that's what 'ploughed' means, to turn the earth for planting.
Visually Confused Words
unploughed
pouched
plushed
plugged
loghead
boughed