sew
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- pronunciation:
- so
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- sew up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sews, sewing, sewed, sewn |
| definition 1: |
to construct, repair, or attach by making stitches with a needle and thread.
She sews her own dresses.
- similar words:
- needle, piece, tailor
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| definition 2: |
to stitch with a needle and thread in order to close or fasten.
Sew the opening shut.- similar words:
- needle, piece
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| related words: |
embroider, overcast, patch |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make stitches using a needle and thread or a sewing machine.
- similar words:
- tailor
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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.