Definition

To plow a field again, usually to prepare it for planting or to improve the soil.

Example

After the heavy rains, the farmer decided to replow the field to aerate the soil.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the farmer had to replow that field after the rain?

Yeah, I heard it was a real mess with all that mud.

I can't believe how much work it takes to keep the crops healthy.

It's true! Farming is definitely not an easy job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Replow is formed from the prefix "re-" (meaning again) and the root "plow" (from Old English "plōwan", meaning to turn up the earth). The word "replow" means to plow again, indicating the act of turning up the earth once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'plow' as turning up the earth — so replow means to turn up the earth again.

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