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Furrow
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Simple meaning
What does Furrow mean?
A long narrow groove.
Dictionary definition
A long narrow groove in the ground, face, or surface; also to make such a groove.
Example sentences
Furrow in a sentence
easy
The farmer made a furrow in the soil.
medium
A furrow appeared on his forehead.
hard
A furrow can be made by a plow, a wrinkle, or anything that cuts a narrow line.
Synonyms
Words like Furrow
grooveA long narrow cut or line.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smooth surfaceA surface without grooves.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to furrow, depending on context.
Word family
Furrow word family
Base word
furrow
noun
furrows
More than one furrow.
verb
furrowed
Past form of furrow.
verb
furrowing
Action form of furrow.
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Practice 1
What does furrow mean?
Furrow means a long narrow groove.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to furrow?
Groove is close in meaning to furrow in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of furrow?
Smooth Surface contrasts with furrow.
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