Mowed

Pronunciation: /moʊd/

Definitions of mowed

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence; in this case, 'mowed' is the past tense of the verb 'mow', which means to cut down grass or vegetation with a machine or scythe.

Example Sentences

A1 I mowed the lawn yesterday.

A2 He mowed the field with a tractor.

B1 She mowed the grass in the backyard every weekend.

B2 The landscaper mowed the large estate with precision.

C1 The groundskeeper mowed the entire park in record time.

C2 After the storm, the city hired a crew to mow down the fallen trees.

Examples of mowed in a Sentence

formal The gardener mowed the lawn early in the morning.

informal I mowed the grass yesterday, it looks much better now.

slang My brother mowed the yard before the party, it looks dope now.

figurative She mowed down the competition with her exceptional skills.

Grammatical Forms of mowed

• past tense: mowed
• plural: mows
• comparative: more mowed
• superlative: most mowed
• present tense: mow
• future tense: will mow
• perfect tense: have mowed
• continuous tense: is mowing
• singular: mower
• positive degree: mow
• infinitive: to mow
• gerund: mowing
• participle: mowed

Origin and Evolution of mowed

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mowed' originated from the Old English word 'mawan' which meant 'to cut down with a scythe or a machine.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mowed' has retained its original meaning of cutting down grass or crops with a scythe or a machine, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to cutting down or trimming any type of vegetation.