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reaping

 

[ หˆriหpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agriculture

The action of cutting and gathering a crop.

Synonyms

collecting, gathering, harvesting

Examples of usage

  • He spent the whole day reaping the wheat in the fields.
  • The farmers were busy reaping the corn before the storm arrived.
Context #2 | Verb

figurative

To receive a reward or benefit as a consequence of one's actions.

Synonyms

acquire, gain, obtain

Examples of usage

  • You will reap the benefits of your hard work in the long run.
  • If you sow kindness, you will reap kindness in return.

Translations

Translations of the word "reaping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colheita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ernte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฝะธะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผniwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽ็ฉซ (ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcolte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cosecha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hasat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํ™•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklizeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพatva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๅ‰ฒ (shลugฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพetev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppskeru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hsul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cosecha

Etymology

The word 'reaping' originates from the Old English word 'repan', meaning 'to reap'. The concept of reaping has been essential in agriculture for centuries, as it involves the cutting and gathering of crops. Metaphorically, 'reaping' has been used to signify receiving rewards or consequences based on one's actions. The practice of reaping has historical roots in various cultures and continues to hold significance in modern society.

See also: reap, reaper.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,075, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.