plowed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /plaʊd/
KK: /plaʊd/
adjective
Definition
Turned over with a plow to prepare the ground for planting crops, or well-trodden and explored.
Example
The plowed field was ready for planting new seeds.
Conversation
Did you see the garden after they plowed it yesterday?
Yeah, it looks so neat and ready for planting now!
I love how they make everything look so plowed and organized.
It really does help, especially when they want to grow vegetables.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
furrowed
tilled
cultivated
Antonyms
untouched
wild
barren
verb
Definition
To turn over the soil in preparation for planting crops or to clear a path through snow or other material.
Example
The farmer plowed the field to get ready for planting.
Tense Forms
Past: plowed
Past Participle: plowed
Conversation
Did you see how they plowed the snow from the road yesterday?
Yeah, it made driving so much easier today!
I heard they plowed the entire neighborhood this morning.
Root Explanation
Plowed → The word 'plowed' comes from Old English 'plōwian', meaning to turn up the earth with a plow. It describes the action of turning over soil to prepare it for planting.
Memory Tip
Imagine the action of turning over the earth with a plow — that's what 'plowed' means.
Visually Confused Words
unplowed
prowed
plod
pled
pilotweed