reap — to cut and gather a crop of grain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut and gather a crop of grain
Pronunciation (IPA): /riːp/
Korean meaning: 곡식을 베어 거두다, 수확하다
Korean pronunciation: 립 (강세: 립)
Example Sentences
- The lazy student tried to reap good grades without studying, but only reaped disappointment.
- After years of practice, she finally reaped success in the competition.
- He planted compliments everywhere and reaped popularity at school.
reap
VERB//riːp//
to cut and gather a crop of grain
Cutting and gathering grain harvest
RE-harvest AP-ples! — reap the wheat, repeat the beat!
After you reap, you sleep deep
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'reapian', derived from Proto-Germanic '*raupanan', related to German 'raufen' (to pull or pluck). The word is ultimately connected to the concept of seizing or grasping.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lazy student tried to reap good grades without studying, but only reaped disappointment.”
“After years of practice, she finally reaped success in the competition.”
“He planted compliments everywhere and reaped popularity at school.”
“The company will reap huge profits from this new technology.”
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