Reap

Pronunciation: /riːp/

Definitions of reap

verb to harvest or gather (a crop or reward) as a consequence of effort or action

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers reap crops in the fall.

A2 She will reap the benefits of her hard work.

B1 Investing in education now will allow you to reap the rewards later.

B2 The company reaped huge profits from their latest product launch.

C1 After years of dedication, she finally reaped the recognition she deserved.

C2 The politician reaped the consequences of his corrupt actions.

Examples of reap in a Sentence

formal Farmers must carefully cultivate their crops in order to reap a bountiful harvest.

informal If you work hard now, you'll reap the benefits later.

slang You gotta put in the effort to reap the rewards.

figurative Those who sow kindness will reap happiness in return.

Grammatical Forms of reap

• past tense: reaped
• plural: reaps
• comparative: more reaping
• superlative: most reaping
• present tense: reap
• future tense: will reap
• perfect tense: have reaped
• continuous tense: reaping
• singular: reaper
• positive degree: reap
• infinitive: to reap
• gerund: reaping
• participle: reaped

Origin and Evolution of reap

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'reap' originated from the Old English word 'repan' which means 'to gather, take'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'reap' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of cutting and gathering crops or grain.