C1
sew vs sow
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sewverb/soʊ/ | Meaning To join cloth together or fix a button with a needle and thread. | Goes with — | Example My grandmother taught me how to sew a button on a shirt. |
| sowverb/soʊ/ | Meaning to plant seeds in the ground; also to cause something bad to begin or spread | Goes with sow seeds | Example The rumors were meant to sow doubt among the voters. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Mixed messages confusion among staff.