Past participle of 'sow'—to plant seeds in soil so they will grow into plants.
From Old English 'sawan,' related to Germanic roots and ultimately to the idea of scattering or spreading, with ancient origins in Indo-European languages about agriculture.
The phrase 'you reap what you sow' isn't just about farming—it became a metaphor for cause and effect, suggesting that your actions today will determine your results tomorrow, just like planting seeds.
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