strew Meaning & Definition
What Does Strew Mean?
Strew is used as a verb meaning To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner. It can also mean To cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered.
Word Facts for Strew
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //stɹuː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | straw, scatter and sprinkle |
| Verb forms | strews, strewing, strewed, strewn |
Strew Definition (Verb)
- To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
to strew sand over a floor
- To cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered.
Leaves strewed the ground.
- To spread abroad; to disseminate.
- To populate with at random points; to cause to appear randomly distributed throughout.
error-strewn
Synonyms of Strew
Strew synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Strew
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Strew in a Sentence
to strew sand over a floor
The files had been strewn all over the floor.
Leaves strewed the ground.
error-strewn
Word Forms & Grammar
strew (third-person singular simple present strews, present participle strewing, simple past strewed, past participle strewn or strewed)
Words That Rhyme With Strew
Origin of Strew
Origin 1: From Middle English strewen, strawen, streowen, from Old English strewian, strēawian, strēowian (“to strew, scatter”), from Proto-West Germanic *strauwjan, from Proto-Germanic *strawjaną (“to strew”), from Proto-Indo-European *strew- (“to spread, scatter”).
Origin 2: Cognate with Scots strow, straw (“to strew”), West Frisian streauwe (“to strew”), Dutch strooien (“to strew, scatter, sprinkle”), German streuen (“to strew, scatter”), Swedish strö (“to strew”), Icelandic strá (“to strew”), Norwegian Nynorsk strå (“to strew”).
Strew Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of strew is //stɹuː//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Strew
What part of speech is strew?
Strew is a verb.
What is another word for strew?
Words with a similar meaning to strew include straw, scatter and sprinkle. See the full list of strew synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of strew?
The past tense of strew is strewed and the past participle is strewn. The present participle is strewing.