after-sowing
|af-ter-sow-ing|
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/ˈæftər ˈsoʊɪŋ/
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/ˈɑːftə ˈsəʊɪŋ/
post-planting period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-sowing' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'sowing', where 'after' indicates a subsequent time and 'sowing' refers to the act of planting seeds.
Historical Evolution
The term 'after-sowing' has remained relatively unchanged, maintaining its meaning related to the period following the act of sowing seeds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period following sowing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the period or activities that occur after seeds have been sown.
The after-sowing care of the plants is crucial for a good harvest.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 18:54