strew

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/struː/

verb
to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface

strew in a sentence

  • “Shreds of plastic bag strew every roadside.”
  • “They marked the end of the war by strewing flowers over the graves of 18,000 soldiers.”
  • “Wine bottles and dirty dishes were strewn across the lawn.”
  • “Her clothes lay strewn on the floor.”

What does “strew” mean?

strew (verb) means to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface. It is pronounced /struː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "strew" mean?
strew (verb) means: to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface
How do you pronounce "strew"?
"strew" is pronounced /struː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "strew" in a sentence?
Here is "strew" used in a sentence: Shreds of plastic bag strew every roadside.

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