How Do You Spell FALLOW?

Pronunciation: [fˈalə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Fallow is a six-letter word with two syllables, pronounced as /ˈfæl.əʊ/. The word is commonly misspelled as "falo" or "felo." The correct spelling has an "a" after the first "l" and an "ow" at the end, representing the vowel sound of "o" and "u" blended together. Fallow means "land left unplowed and uncultivated during a growing season." The word originated from the Old English word "fealu," which means "pale yellow-brown."

FALLOW Meaning and Definition

  1. Fallow, in its primary sense, refers to an agricultural practice of leaving a field unplanted or unproductive for a specific period of time. This deliberate method is employed to allow the land to naturally restore its fertility, control pests, and reduce weed growth, thereby benefiting subsequent crops. During the fallow period, the field remains untouched, without any crop cultivation or disturbance. The duration of fallow period can vary depending on local conditions, crop rotation patterns, and the specific objectives of the farmer.

    In an extended sense, fallow can be used metaphorically to describe a period of inactivity, dormancy, or rest in any domain or situation. It suggests a deliberate pause or hiatus during which no significant activity or progress occurs. This usage can be applied to various fields, such as economics, ecology, creativity, or personal growth. For instance, someone may take a fallow period in their career to seek inspiration, recharge their creative energies, or acquire new skills.

    In general, the concept of fallow embodies the idea of intentionally refraining from immediate productivity in order to reap long-term benefits. Whether referring to agricultural land or a metaphorical sense, fallow underscores the importance of rejuvenation, regeneration, and careful management of resources to achieve sustainable growth and success.

  2. • Applied to one of the deer kind of a brownish bay colour.
    • Applied to land which has lain a year or more untilled; land ploughed but not seeded for the season; neglected.
    • To plough up land without seeding it.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FALLOW

The word "fallow" comes from the Old English word "fealu" or "fealh", which means "pale red" or "yellow". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "falwaz". Over time, the meaning of "fallow" shifted to represent the pale, light brown color of untilled soil when it is left uncultivated. Hence, "fallow" eventually came to refer to agricultural land that is allowed to rest and remain unplanted for a period to restore its fertility.

Idioms with the word FALLOW

  • lie fallow The idiom "lie fallow" refers to a period of rest, inactivity, or non-productivity. It originates from agriculture, where farmers would leave a field fallow (uncultivated) for a season to allow the soil to regain fertility. In a figurative sense, it means taking a break or refraining from work or action to renew creative energy or regain strength.

Similar spelling words for FALLOW

Plural form of FALLOW is FALLOWS

Conjugate verb Fallow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fallowed
you would have fallowed
he/she/it would have fallowed
we would have fallowed
they would have fallowed
I would have fallow
you would have fallow
he/she/it would have fallow
we would have fallow
they would have fallow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fallowing
you would have been fallowing
he/she/it would have been fallowing
we would have been fallowing
they would have been fallowing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fallow
you would fallow
he/she/it would fallow
we would fallow
they would fallow

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fallowing
you would be fallowing
he/she/it would be fallowing
we would be fallowing
they would be fallowing

FUTURE

I will fallow
you will fallow
he/she/it will fallow
we will fallow
they will fallow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fallowing
you will be fallowing
he/she/it will be fallowing
we will be fallowing
they will be fallowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fallowed
you will have fallowed
he/she/it will have fallowed
we will have fallowed
they will have fallowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fallowing
you will have been fallowing
he/she/it will have been fallowing
we will have been fallowing
they will have been fallowing

IMPERATIVE

you fallow
we let´s fallow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fallow

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fallowing
you were fallowing
he/she/it was fallowing
we were fallowing
they were fallowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fallowed

PAST PERFECT

I had fallowed
you had fallowed
he/she/it had fallowed
we had fallowed
they had fallowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fallowing
you had been fallowing
he/she/it had been fallowing
we had been fallowing
they had been fallowing

PRESENT

I fallow
you fallow
he/she/it fallows
we fallow
they fallow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fallowing
you are fallowing
he/she/it is fallowing
we are fallowing
they are fallowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fallowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fallowed
you have fallowed
he/she/it has fallowed
we have fallowed
they have fallowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fallowing
you have been fallowing
he/she/it has been fallowing
we have been fallowing
they have been fallowing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fallow

SIMPLE PAST

I fallowed
you fallowed
he/she/it fallowed
we fallowed
they fallowed

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