Sew: meaning, definitions and examples

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sew

 

[ sษ™สŠ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

needle and thread

To join or attach something by using a needle and thread.

Synonyms

fasten, mend, stitch

Examples of usage

  • She sewed a button back onto her shirt.
  • He sewed a patch onto his backpack.
Context #2 | Noun

needlework

The action or activity of sewing.

Synonyms

needlework, seamstress, stitching

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys doing sew in her free time.
  • Sewing requires skill and patience.

Translations

Translations of the word "sew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น costurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคจเคพ (seenaa)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nรคhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjahit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธซใ† (ใฌใ†, nuu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coudre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coser

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋Š์งˆํ•˜๋‹ค (baneujilhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŽูŠูŽู‘ุงุทูŽุฉ (khayyaแนญa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ (fรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกivati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ (kerva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coser

Etymology

The word 'sew' has its origins in Old English 'siwian', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in the English language since the Middle Ages, evolving to its current form and meaning over time. Sewing has been an essential skill throughout human history, used for creating and repairing garments, textiles, and other items.

See also: sewer, sewing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,543, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.