How Do You Spell STREW?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈuː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "strew" is quite straightforward. It is spelled as S-T-R-E-W. The word is pronounced as /struː/, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that it is a monosyllabic word with a long vowel sound (/uː/). "Strew" means to scatter objects or items around in a disorderly or random way. It's common to use this verb with substances like flowers, leaves, sand, or salt.

STREW Meaning and Definition

  1. Strew is a verb that refers to the act of scattering or spreading things in an untidy, random, or disordered manner. It involves distributing or dispersing objects, substances, or elements across an area without any particular arrangement or pattern. The action of strewing usually involves intentionally or unintentionally sprinkling or tossing items in various directions, resulting in a cluttered or haphazard distribution.

    When an individual strews something, they typically do so by throwing, dropping, or sowing objects so that they become scattered or strewn across a surface, such as a floor, field, or room. This verb is often associated with loose and lightweight materials, such as leaves, flowers, seeds, or other small objects that are easily dispersed by force or air currents.

    Strewing can be both a deliberate and unintentional action. It may involve intentionally spreading flower petals along a wedding aisle or inadvertently causing books and papers to be scattered due to clumsiness. Strewing can also refer to the process of intentionally scattering fine substances, such as sand, salt, or breadcrumbs, to cover an area evenly or create a particular effect.

    In summary, strewing is the act of disorderly scattering or spreading objects, substances, or elements in an untidy or random manner, often without any particular arrangement or pattern.

  2. To scatter; to spread about loosely.

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

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Other Common Misspellings for STREW

Etymology of STREW

The word "strew" is derived from the Old English word "strian" or "strewian", which means "to scatter" or "to sprinkle". It is related to the Old Norse word "strá" and the Gothic word "straujan", both of which also mean "to strew" or "to scatter". The origin can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "*straujaną".

Idioms with the word STREW

  • strew sth with sth The idiom "strew sth with sth" means to scatter or spread something over an area. It refers to the act of placing or dispersing objects or substances unevenly on a surface, often in a random or disorderly manner.
  • strew sth over sm or sth The idiom "strew something over someone or something" means to scatter or spread something loosely over someone or something in a random or disorganized manner.
  • strew sth on sm or sth The idiom "strew something on someone or something" means to scatter or spread something, usually in a careless or random manner, over someone or something. It implies a lack of organization or intentionality with which something is dispersed.
  • strew sth (all) over sth The idiom "strew sth (all) over sth" means to scatter, spread, or disperse something randomly or haphazardly across a surface or area. It implies a lack of organization or tidiness.

Similar spelling words for STREW

Conjugate verb Strew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have strewn; strewed
you would have strewn; strewed
he/she/it would have strewn; strewed
we would have strewn; strewed
they would have strewn; strewed
I would have strew
you would have strew
he/she/it would have strew
we would have strew
they would have strew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have strewn; strewed
you will have strewn; strewed
he/she/it will have strewn; strewed
we will have strewn; strewed
they will have strewn; strewed
I will have strewed
you will have strewed
he/she/it will have strewed
we will have strewed
they will have strewed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you strew
we let´s strew

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to strew

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

strewn; strewed
strewed

PAST PERFECT

I had strewn; strewed
you had strewn; strewed
he/she/it had strewn; strewed
we had strewn; strewed
they had strewn; strewed
I had strewed
you had strewed
he/she/it had strewed
we had strewed
they had strewed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I strew
you strew
he/she/it strews
we strew
they strew

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

strewing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have strewn; strewed
you have strewn; strewed
he/she/it has strewn; strewed
we have strewn; strewed
they have strewn; strewed
I have strewed
you have strewed
he/she/it has strewed
we have strewed
they have strewed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it strew

SIMPLE PAST

I strewed
you strewed
he/she/it strewed
we strewed
they strewed
I would have strewed
we would have strewed
you would have strewed
he/she/it would have strewed
they would have strewed

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