Definition

1. 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

1. someone who sows