sew
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- pronunciation:
- so
- phrases:
- sew up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sews, sewing, sewed, sewn |
| definition: |
to make or repair with a needle and thread.
Anna sews her own dresses.Aaron sewed up the hole in his sock.
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| related words: |
embroider |
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| phrase: |
sew up |
The words
sew,
so, and
sow1 sound alike but have different meanings.