Strew means to scatter things in an unorganized way, often across a surface. Here are some breakdowns of the meaning:
- Scattering things: Imagine tossing flower petals or seeds on the ground. You wouldn’t be neatly placing them, but rather letting them fall in a spread-out way. That’s strewing.
- Untidiness: Strewing usually implies a messy result. So, strewing clothes on the floor would leave them in a disorganized pile, not neatly folded.
- Surface area: While strewing can happen in the air (like confetti), it most often refers to spreading things out over a surface like a floor, table, or piece of land.
Examples of “Strew” in Sentences
- She strewed rose petals along the pathway for the wedding ceremony.
- The farmer strewed seeds across the field by hand.
- After the picnic, the children strewed their toys all over the lawn.
Synonyms
- Scatter
- Disperse
- Spread
- Sprinkle
Usage
“Strew” is often used to describe a spreading action that is somewhat haphazard or random, without a specific order or pattern.
Here are some examples of how strew is used in a sentence:
- After the party, the floor was strewn with empty cups and napkins.
- The gardener carefully strewed wildflower seeds across the meadow.
- The path to the wedding ceremony was strewn with rose petals.
