Definition

The act of turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting crops.

Example

The farmer spent the morning plowing the fields to get ready for spring planting.

Conversation

Did you see the fields after the plowing yesterday?

Yes, they looked so neat and ready for planting!

I love how plowing makes everything look organized.

Me too! It's amazing how it transforms the landscape.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting crops.

Example

Farmers are plowing the fields to get ready for the spring planting season.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how well she was plowing through the snow yesterday?

Yeah, it was impressive! She made it look so easy.

I wish I could plow like that without getting stuck.

Root Explanation

Plowing → The word 'plowing' comes from the Old English 'plōwan', meaning to turn up the earth. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*plōwōną', which also means to plow or till the soil. The word describes the act of turning over the soil in preparation for planting crops.

Memory Tip

Imagine the action of turning over the earth to prepare for planting — that's what 'plowing' means, coming from the Old English word for this very action.

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