1. past tense of sow; planted seeds in soil
2. past tense of sow; spread or scattered something widely
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• The farmer sowed corn in the back field last spring.
• She sowed wildflower seeds along the garden path.
• His harsh words sowed discord among the team members.
• The teacher sowed seeds of curiosity in her students’ minds.
• They sowed wheat across hundreds of acres.
• The rumor sowed doubt throughout the community.
• We sowed the vegetable garden early this year.