Furrowed

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜroʊd/

Definitions of furrowed

adjective having long, narrow shallow trenches or grooves, typically as a result of worry or concentration

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer's furrowed brow showed his concern for the upcoming storm.

A2 She furrowed her brow in confusion as she tried to understand the difficult math problem.

B1 His furrowed expression indicated that he was deep in thought.

B2 The detective furrowed his brow as he tried to piece together the clues.

C1 Her furrowed brow revealed the stress she was under as she prepared for the presentation.

C2 The professor's furrowed brow suggested he was contemplating a complex philosophical question.

Examples of furrowed in a Sentence

formal The farmer furrowed the field in preparation for planting.

informal She furrowed her brow in confusion.

slang His brow was furrowed like he had just seen a ghost.

figurative The detective furrowed through the evidence to find the truth.

Grammatical Forms of furrowed

• past tense: furrowed
• plural: furrowed
• comparative: more furrowed
• superlative: most furrowed
• present tense: furrow
• future tense: will furrow
• perfect tense: have furrowed
• continuous tense: is furrowing
• singular: furrowed
• positive degree: furrowed
• infinitive: to furrow
• gerund: furrowing
• participle: furrowed

Origin and Evolution of furrowed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'furrowed' originated from the Old English word 'furh' meaning 'furrow' or 'trench'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'furrowed' has retained its original meaning of being marked with furrows or grooves, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a person's brow or face being wrinkled or creased in a similar manner.