reaping
|reap/ing|
B2
/ˈriːpɪŋ/
(reap)
harvester
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reap' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rīpan,' where 'rīpan' meant 'to cut with a sickle.'
Historical Evolution
'rīpan' transformed into the Middle English word 'repen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reap'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut with a sickle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to harvest or gather.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of cutting or gathering a crop, especially grain.
Farmers are reaping the wheat fields.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35