Synonyms for

Plow

Verb / plaʊ / Another word for plow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to turn up earth with a plow, especially before sowing.

Synonyms & similar words

plough treat deal cover address handle turn cultivate till furrow harrow dig churn plough work cultivate tilth spade hoe plough mulch manure grow sow seed

Synonyms by register

Formal

cultivate till work prepare

Informal

dig in get stuck in get cracking

Literary

furrow cleave

Antonyms

hinder obstruct halt stop delay impede

Common collocations

  • plow through
  • plow ahead
  • plow the fields
  • plow into
  • plow under
  • plow a straight furrow

Word family

noun plow
verb plow
adjective plowable

Usage note

As a verb, 'plow' often implies forceful or determined progress, especially when used in phrases like 'plow through' or 'plow ahead'.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used a plow to turn over the soil.
  2. My dad rented a plow to make a garden.
  3. The farmer plowed the field before planting the seeds.
  4. I love to watch the horses pull the plow.
  5. The farmer spent all day plowing the land.

Quotes

  • The best way to make a farm profitable is to plow around the stumps.
  • You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind.
  • You have to plow through the hard times to get to the good times.

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