Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

Definitions of harvest

noun the crop that is gathered or ripened

Example Sentences

A1 The farmers worked hard to gather the harvest.

A2 In autumn, we enjoy the fruits of the harvest.

B1 The harvest season is a busy time for farmers.

B2 The quality of the harvest depends on the weather conditions.

C1 The bountiful harvest was a result of careful planning and hard work.

C2 The community came together to celebrate the successful harvest.

verb to gather a crop

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers harvest crops in the fall.

A2 She harvests vegetables from her garden every summer.

B1 The workers are busy harvesting grapes for the winery.

B2 The company harvests data from various sources to analyze consumer behavior.

C1 The research team is tasked with harvesting information from the study participants.

C2 The organization has developed advanced algorithms to efficiently harvest insights from big data sets.

Examples of harvest in a Sentence

formal The farmers began the harvest of the wheat crops.

informal Let's go help with the harvest at the farm this weekend.

slang I heard the harvest festival is going to be lit this year.

figurative It's important to sow good deeds in order to reap a bountiful harvest in life.

Grammatical Forms of harvest

past tense

harvested

plural

harvests

comparative

more harvest

superlative

most harvest

present tense

harvest

future tense

will harvest

perfect tense

has harvested

continuous tense

is harvesting

singular

harvest

positive degree

harvest

infinitive

harvest

gerund

harvesting

participle

harvested

Origin and Evolution of harvest

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'harvest' originated from the Old English word 'hærfest' which meant autumn or the act of gathering crops.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'harvest' came to specifically refer to the act of gathering crops at the end of the growing season, rather than just the season itself.