Definition

To plant seeds again in a place where seeds have already been planted before.

Example

After the first crop failed, the farmer decided to resow the field with new seeds.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I noticed some of my plants didn't grow well this season.

Oh no! Did you think about whether you should resow them?

Yeah, I was thinking that might help improve their chances.

Definitely! Sometimes they just need another chance to thrive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resow → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sow" (from Old English "sāwan", meaning to plant seeds). The word "resow" means to plant seeds again.

Memory Tip

Think of planting seeds 'again' ('re-') — that's why resow means to sow seeds once more.

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