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strewed

 

[ struːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Strewed is the past tense of the verb 'strew,' which means to scatter or spread things in an untidy way. It is often used to describe leaving things dispersed over a surface or area. For example, one might strew confetti on the floor after a celebration. The action of strewing conveys a sense of disorder, as items are not neatly placed but rather tossed about. This word can be applied in both literal and metaphorical senses.

Synonyms

disperse, scatter, spread

Examples of usage

  • They strewed flowers along the path.
  • The children strewed toys across the room.
  • She strewed the papers across her desk.

Translations

Translations of the word "strewed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espalhado

🇮🇳 बिखेरा हुआ

🇩🇪 verstreut

🇮🇩 tersebar

🇺🇦 розкиданий

🇵🇱 rozrzucony

🇯🇵 撒かれた

🇫🇷 répandu

🇪🇸 esparcido

🇹🇷 dağıtılmış

🇰🇷 흩어진

🇸🇦 مبعثر

🇨🇿 rozptýlený

🇸🇰 roztrúsený

🇨🇳 散布的

🇸🇮 razmetan

🇮🇸 dreifður

🇰🇿 таралған

🇬🇪 გაფანტული

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 esparcido

Etymology

The word 'strew' originates from the Old English term 'streowan,' which meant to scatter or spread out. This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*streuwaną,' meaning to scatter. Over time, it evolved through various forms in Middle English, where it was spelled as 'strewe' or 'strewen.' In literature, 'strewed' and its base form 'strew' have been used by prominent writers, notably in the works of Shakespeare, to convey imagery of scattered objects or thoughts. The connotation of disorder and randomness has remained consistent through the centuries, making it a colorful addition to the English language. Its usage has evolved, but the fundamental idea of dispersing or scattering remains intact.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,419, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.