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Reap

verb

Reap means gather or get a result.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Reap mean?

Reap means gather or get a result.

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Dictionary definition

To gather a crop or receive a result from work, choices, or actions.

Example sentences

Reap in a sentence

easy

Farmers reap wheat when the crop is ready.

medium

Students reap the benefits of steady practice.

hard

The story shows how characters reap results from the choices they make.

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Practice 1

What does reap mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to reap?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Farmers ____ wheat when the crop is ready.

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Reap

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Synonyms

Words like Reap

harvestUse for gathering a crop.
gainUse for receiving a result or benefit.
collectUse for gathering things together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

sowA contrast when planting comes before gathering.
loseA contrast for not gaining a result.
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Word family

Reap word family

Base word

reap

verb

reaps

Gathers or gets a result now or often.

verb

reaped

Gathered or got a result in the past.

verb

reaping

Gathering or getting a result now.

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