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Sow has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an adult female hog

"The farmer checked on his sows to see if they were ready for breeding season."

sow
2

A female pig.

"The project manager asked the team to review the sow before finalizing the budget for the next quarter."

3

Initialism of statement of work — a document in project management, including deliverables and timelines.

Verb
1

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

"She sowed sunflower seeds"

2

introduce into an environment

"sow suspicion or beliefs"

sow
3

place seeds in or on (the ground)

"sow the ground with sunflower seeds"

4

To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

"The gardener carefully sowed wildflower seeds across the bare patch of earth to attract pollinators."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The local history club invited Mr. Sow to speak about his family's roots in the county."

Example Sentences
"She sowed sunflower seeds" verb
"sow suspicion or beliefs" verb
"sow the ground with sunflower seeds" verb
See Also
pig female sowing semination sowgelder mold gestation crate parity
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
swine put circulate sow
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
broadcast inseminate scatter
Rhyming Words
besow resow leasow oversow undersow curassow brood sow
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