How Do You Spell MOW?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "mow" is spelled with the letters M-O-W. It is pronounced /maʊ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "m" is pronounced as usual, while the "ow" is pronounced like the word "cow." This spelling can be confusing, as the same letter combination can also be pronounced as "oh" in words like "bow" or "row." However, context can usually help determine the correct pronunciation. The word "mow" is most commonly used as a verb meaning to cut grass or other vegetation with a tool like a blade or a scythe.

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MOW Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "mow" refers to the action of cutting or trimming grass, vegetation, or any other growth near ground level using a tool called a mower. Typically, a mower is a machine equipped with rotating blades designed to efficiently and evenly cut the grass or plants in a designated area, such as a lawn or a field.

    When someone mows a lawn or a patch of land, they stride or move across the area, systematically guiding the mower to execute a cutting motion. This activity aims to maintain the appearance of the lawn or to control the growth of vegetation in an orderly and controlled manner. Mowing often involves pushing or maneuvering the mower in a steady and regular pattern to achieve a uniform cut.

    The word "mow" can also be used in noun form, referring to the aftermath of the cutting process, such as the area of grass that has been recently trimmed or collected after mowing. Additionally, "mow" can be used figuratively to describe the act of reaping or removing something swiftly or efficiently, much like cutting grass.

  2. • To cut the grass from, as a field; to destroy sweepingly or in great numbers; to cut and make grass into hay.
    • A pile of hay or sheaves of grain stored in a barn; the place where corn or hay is stored.

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

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Etymology of MOW

The word "mow" has its origins in Middle English, where it was spelled as "mouwen". It can be traced back further to the Old English word "māwan", which means "to mow" or "to cut with a scythe". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "mēan", which carries the same meaning. The origins of "mow" can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root word "*meh₁-" or "*meh₂-", which means "to mow" or "to mow grass". The word has retained its original meaning throughout its evolution and is commonly used to describe the act of cutting grass or crops with a scythe or machine.

Idioms with the word MOW

  • mow sm or sth down The idiom "mow someone or something down" means to knock down or run over a person, animal, or object with great force, usually by driving a vehicle through them. It can also be used figuratively to describe overcoming an obstacle or a large number of people or things swiftly and without any regard for their well-being.
  • mow down sb/sth The idiom "mow down sb/sth" typically means to knock someone or something down forcefully, usually with a vehicle or weapon, causing harm or destruction. It can also be used figuratively to describe defeating or overwhelming someone or something quickly and decisively.
  • mow down The definition of the idiom "mow down" is to physically or forcefully knock down or kill someone or something, often by using a vehicle or weapon with rapid or indiscriminate force.
  • mow one’s lawn The idiom "mow one's lawn" typically means the act of attending to one's own personal affairs or responsibilities. It often refers to taking care of tasks and duties that are directly related to oneself or one's own life, similar to how one may maintain their own lawn or garden.
  • mow the lawn The idiom "mow the lawn" means to cut the grass or vegetation in a designated area, often referring to the task of using a lawnmower or other gardening equipment to trim the lawn. However, metaphorically, it can also imply performing any mundane or routine task that is considered necessary but may not be particularly exciting.
  • mow, blow, and go "Mow, blow, and go" is an idiom used to describe quickly completing a task, particularly one involving lawn maintenance or landscaping. It typically refers to mowing the lawn, blowing off the grass clippings, and then quickly moving on to the next task. It can also suggest completing something in a superficial or rushed manner without paying attention to detail.

Similar spelling words for MOW

Plural form of MOW is MOWS

Conjugate verb Mow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mown
you would have mown
he/she/it would have mown
we would have mown
they would have mown
I would have mow
you would have mow
he/she/it would have mow
we would have mow
they would have mow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mown
you will have mown
he/she/it will have mown
we will have mown
they will have mown
I will have mowed
you will have mowed
he/she/it will have mowed
we will have mowed
they will have mowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you mow
we let´s mow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mow

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

mown
mowed

PAST PERFECT

I had mown
you had mown
he/she/it had mown
we had mown
they had mown
I had mowed
you had mowed
he/she/it had mowed
we had mowed
they had mowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I mow
you mow
he/she/it mows
we mow
they mow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mown
you have mown
he/she/it has mown
we have mown
they have mown
I have mowed
you have mowed
he/she/it has mowed
we have mowed
they have mowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mow

SIMPLE PAST

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

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