Bestrewn: meaning, definitions and examples
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bestrewn
[ bɪˈstruːn ]
scattered widely
The term 'bestrewn' refers to the act of scattering or spreading something over a surface. It often conveys a sense of disorder or randomness in the distribution of objects. This term is derived from the verb 'bestrew', which means to sprinkle or strew something, usually over a wider area. In literature, it can evoke vivid imagery, suggesting a scene where various items are haphazardly placed. The usage of 'bestrewn' is typically found in poetic or descriptive contexts.
Synonyms
scattered, sprinkled, strewed.
Examples of usage
- The garden was bestrewn with colorful flowers.
- The beach was bestrewn with seashells after the tide receded.
- Leaves were bestrewn across the lawn in the autumn breeze.
Translations
Translations of the word "bestrewn" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disperso
🇮🇳 बिखरे हुए
🇩🇪 verstreut
🇮🇩 tersebar
🇺🇦 розсіяний
🇵🇱 rozsiany
🇯🇵 広がった
🇫🇷 répandu
🇪🇸 disperso
🇹🇷 dağıtılmış
🇰🇷 퍼져있는
🇸🇦 متناثر
🇨🇿 rozptýlený
🇸🇰 rozptýlený
🇨🇳 散布的
🇸🇮 razpršen
🇮🇸 dreifður
🇰🇿 таратылған
🇬🇪 გაფანტული
🇦🇿 yayılmış
🇲🇽 esparcido
Etymology
The word 'bestrewn' originates from the Old English 'bestreowan', which means to strew or lay something down. It is formed by the prefix 'be-' which can imply 'around' or 'away', combined with 'strew', which has Germanic roots. The evolution of the word reflects changes in English usage and literature, particularly during the Middle Ages when descriptive language became increasingly important in poetry and prose. The term incorporates elements of nature, chaos, and beauty, typically associated with the act of scattering, thus enriching the English lexicon with expressive imagery.