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strewn

 

[ struːn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

The word 'strewn' is the past participle of the verb 'strew'. It means to scatter or spread things over a surface untidily. This can refer to objects that have been thrown or dropped in various places, creating a disordered appearance. 'Strewn' often conveys a sense of messiness or carelessness in how items are distributed. It is frequently used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing items spread across a room or metaphorically referring to ideas scattered throughout a text.

Synonyms

dispersed, dropped, scattered, sowed, spread

Examples of usage

  • The flowers were strewn across the ground.
  • Evidence was strewn throughout the crime scene.
  • Confetti was strewn during the celebration.
  • Clothes were strewn all over the bedroom.
  • Leaves were strewn in the autumn breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "strewn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espalhado

🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgestreut

🇮🇩 tersebar

🇺🇦 розкиданий

🇵🇱 rozrzucony

🇯🇵 散らばった

🇫🇷 répandu

🇪🇸 esparcido

🇹🇷 dağıtılmış

🇰🇷 흩어져 있는

🇸🇦 مبعثر

🇨🇿 rozptýlený

🇸🇰 rozptýlený

🇨🇳 散布的

🇸🇮 raztresen

🇮🇸 dreifður

🇰🇿 таратылған

🇬🇪 გაფანტული

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 esparcido

Word origin

The word 'strewn' comes from the Old English 'streowan', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'strewaną'. It has connections to similar verbs in other Germanic languages, such as 'streuen' in German and 'strooien' in Dutch, both of which also mean to scatter or spread. The term has been in use since before the 12th century, evolving in its phonetic form while maintaining its core meaning of scattering items. Over the centuries, 'strewn' has been used in both literal descriptions and metaphorical language, helping to convey a sense of chaos or randomness in various contexts. The usage of 'strewn' has retained its relevance in modern English, often appearing in literary works and everyday conversation to describe disorderly arrangements.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,611, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.