Reaped: meaning, definitions and examples
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reaped
[ riหpt ]
harvesting crops
Reaped refers to the act of cutting and gathering crops when they are ripe. This word is often associated with agriculture and farming, particularly the process of harvesting grains such as wheat, barley, or rice. In a broader sense, to reap also means to obtain or receive a reward or benefit as a result of actions or efforts. It implies that something has been cultivated and is now ready to be gathered or collected, highlighting the relationship between hard work and rewards.
Synonyms
collected, gathered, harvested, obtained.
Examples of usage
- Farmers reaped their harvest in late summer.
- After months of effort, she finally reaped the benefits of her hard work.
- They reaped a large crop this year.
- We reaped a good return on our investment.
Translations
Translations of the word "reaped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ceifado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเค เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geerntet
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipanen
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฑัะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zebrany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ฉซใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉcoltรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cosechado
๐น๐ท biรงilen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุตูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ sklizenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zozbieranรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถ่ท็
๐ธ๐ฎ oberan
๐ฎ๐ธ uppsker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐาัะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแฆแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yฤฑฤฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ cosechado
Etymology
The word 'reap' comes from the Old English 'rฤpan,' which means 'to cut, to gather,' particularly in relation to harvesting crops. This term is closely linked to agricultural practices that date back to ancient times when farming was a crucial aspect of society. The process of reaping symbolized not just the physical act of cutting crops but also the gathering of rewards from laborious work. Over centuries, 'reap' evolved, and its usage expanded to include figurative meanings, such as reaping the benefits of one's efforts. The term has maintained its importance across various cultures and languages, embodying the connection between effort and outcome.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,294, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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