sower
/'souə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who sows seeds: A "sower" is someone who scatters or plants seeds in the ground for the purpose of growing crops.
Usage
- The word "sower" specifically refers to the person performing the act of sowing. It is a straightforward agent noun derived from the verb "to sow."
Examples
- Noun:
- The sower walked across the field, scattering seeds from a bag.
- In the parable, the sower represents anyone who shares a message or idea.
Advanced Usage
- "The Sower" as a Symbol: The figure of a sower is often used symbolically in literature, art, and religious texts to represent concepts like hope, labor, faith, or the dissemination of ideas.
- The painting "The Sower" by Jean-François Millet is an iconic depiction of rural labor.
Variants and Related Words
- Sow (verb): To plant seeds by scattering them on or in the earth.
- Farmers sow wheat in the autumn.
- Sowing (noun): The action of scattering seeds.
- Sowing is a critical step in agriculture.
Synonyms
- Planter: One who puts seeds or young plants into the ground.
- Seeder: A person or machine that sows seeds.
Antonyms
- Reaper: A person who cuts and gathers a crop at harvest.
- Harvester: A person or machine that gathers a crop.
Noun
- someone who sows