strew

Meanings

• Verb

  Scatter or throw about carelessly.

  - "The children strewed leaves in the park."
  - "After the party, guests strewed confetti on the dance floor."

• Noun

  A scattering or layer of something.

  - "The strew of pebbles marked the path to the beach."
  - "A strew of flowers was laid at the grave."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɹuː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

scatter , sprinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strew
drew , new , brew , clue , view

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Variants

List of all variants of strew that leads to same result
strew , strewed , strewing , strewn , strews

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Forms

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strewed, strews, strewing

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Etymology

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Old English streowan, from streow, a heap, pile; related to strewan, to throw, scatter.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'strew' is related to the Old English word 'streowan', which means 'to throw'.

2. The past tense and past participle of 'strew' is 'strewed'.

3. The noun form of 'strew' can refer to a scattering or layer of something.

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Related Concepts

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1. scatter: Related concept: To scatter or distribute something in various directions.

2. layer: Related concept: To cover an area with a layer or a scattering of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'strew' has been used to describe various scenes, such as a garden or a grave, where something has been scattered or laid. In art, there are paintings depicting a strew of flowers or leaves.

How to Memorize "strew"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where something is being scattered or thrown carelessly. Imagine the motion and the result.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strew' with the act of scattering or throwing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'strew' starts with the letter 's', which sounds like 'scatter'. Use this association to help memorize the word.

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