Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reep]
- /rip/
- /riːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reep]
- /rip/
Definitions of reaping word
- verb with object reaping to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest. 1
- verb with object reaping to gather or take (a crop, harvest, etc.). 1
- verb with object reaping to get as a return, recompense, or result: to reap large profits. 1
- verb without object reaping to reap a crop, harvest, etc. 1
- noun reaping the cutting or harvesting of crops 0
- noun reaping (as modifier) 0
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Origin of reaping
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English repen, Old English repan, riopan; cognate with Middle Low German repen to ripple (flax); akin to ripe
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Parts of speech for Reaping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reaping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reaping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reaping
noun reaping
- agronomics — the branch of economics dealing with the distribution, management, and productivity of land
- agronomy — the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production
- attainment — The attainment of an aim is the achieving of it.
- byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- crop — Crops are plants such as wheat and potatoes that are grown in large quantities for food.
Top questions with reaping
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- quotes on reaping what you sow?
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- where was the reaping filmed?
See also
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