sew — to join, fasten, or repair something by making stitches with a needle and thread
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to join, fasten, or repair something by making stitches with a needle and thread
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can sew a wedding dress in just three days!
- I tried to sew my torn jeans, but now they look like a patchwork quilt!
- The surgeon will sew up the wound with special medical thread.
sew
VERB[/soʊ/]
to join, fasten, or repair something by making stitches with a needle and thread
Grandmother sewed a button back onto the shirt.
The designer sewed pieces of fabric into a beautiful dress. (SEW = STITCH TOGETHER → to join pieces of cloth with stitches)
She learned to sew, watched her skills grow, and proudly showed her creations.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sēowian', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root shared by other Germanic languages. This ancient verb describes one of humanity's fundamental textile-working practices, with origins predating recorded English.
Breakdown
Old English sēowian → Middle English sewen → Modern English sew. The root is Proto-Germanic *siwa-, meaning to stitch or join with thread.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can sew a wedding dress in just three days!”
“I tried to sew my torn jeans, but now they look like a patchwork quilt!”
“The surgeon will sew up the wound with special medical thread.”
“Dad tried to sew on a button but accidentally sewed his shirt to his pants!”
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