mowed
[məʊd]
Mowed is a verb that means to cut grass or other plants using a lawnmower.
Imagine going outside on a sunny weekend with your family to take care of your lawn. You might grab a push mower and start mowing the grass, cutting it down to size so it looks neat and tidy. That's basically what "mowed" is – the past tense of "mow", which is the action of cutting plants short. People often use this word when talking about gardening or yard work, but you might also hear someone say that their neighbor has a big lawn that needs to be mowed regularly.
How common is "mowed"?
Word mowed is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To cut down grass or crops.
Example: He mowed the lawn every few weeks in the summer.
verb
To make grimaces, mock.
verb
To put into mows.
Real examples of "mowed" in context
