Harvesting

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ/

Definitions of harvesting

noun the act of gathering a crop

Example Sentences

A1 Harvesting fruits is a common activity in the countryside.

A2 The farmers are busy harvesting crops in the fields.

B1 Mechanical harvesting has made the process more efficient.

B2 The company specializes in sustainable harvesting practices.

C1 The technology used for harvesting has evolved significantly over the years.

C2 The environmental impact of industrial harvesting is a topic of debate among experts.

verb to gather a crop

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers are harvesting crops in the fields.

A2 She enjoys harvesting fruits and vegetables from her garden.

B1 The company is investing in new technology for more efficient harvesting of resources.

B2 Mechanized harvesting has revolutionized the agriculture industry.

C1 Researchers are studying sustainable methods of harvesting natural resources.

C2 The practice of sustainable harvesting is crucial for preserving the environment.

Examples of harvesting in a Sentence

formal The farmers were busy harvesting the crops in the fields.

informal We're going to go out and start harvesting the apples soon.

slang Let's head out to the orchard and do some harvesting.

figurative She spent years harvesting knowledge from books and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of harvesting

past tense

harvested

plural

harvests

comparative

more harvesting

superlative

most harvesting

present tense

harvest

future tense

will harvest

perfect tense

have harvested

continuous tense

is harvesting

singular

harvest

positive degree

harvesting

infinitive

to harvest

gerund

harvesting

participle

harvested

Origin and Evolution of harvesting

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'harvesting' originated from the Old English word 'hærfest', which meant autumn or the season for gathering crops.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'harvesting' evolved to specifically refer to the act of gathering crops or resources from the land, regardless of the season.