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Definition of reaping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
resultsthe process of obtaining results from actions
- The reaping of their hard work was evident in their success.
2.
agriculturethe act of cutting and gathering crops
- Reaping is essential during the harvest season.
Adjective
harvestgathering crops from the fields
- The reaping season is a busy time for farmers.
Expressions with reaping
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curved-blade tool for cutting crops or grass by hand
He used a reaping hook to cut the tall grass.
Origin of reaping
Old English, ripan (to reap)
Terms with reaping included in their meaning
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metaphorical
period of reaping benefits from efforts
metaphorical
period of reaping benefits from efforts
suitable
in a state suitable for reaping benefits
Examples of reaping in a sentence
Investors were pleased with the reaping of profits this quarter. The festival celebrated the reaping with traditional songs. Reaping was depicted in the ancient mural. Reaping machines have revolutionized agriculture. The reaping process requires skilled labor.
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- French:fruits, moissonnant, ...
- German:Ernten, erntend, ...
- Italian:raccolto, di mietitura, ...
- Spanish:cosecha, de cosecha, ...
- Portuguese:colheita, ceifa, ...
- Chinese:收获, 收割的, ...
- Japanese:収穫, 収穫の, ...
- Arabic:جَنْي, حَصادِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קָצִיר, קוֹצֵר, ...
- Russian:плоды, жатвенный, ...
- Ukrainian:жнива, жнивний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिफल, फसल काटने का, ...
Definition of reap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
gaintr./intr. obtain a result or benefittr./intr.
- She reaped huge benefits from her investments.
2.
agriculturetr./intr. cut and collect crops from a fieldtr./intr.
- Farmers reap wheat during the harvest season.
3.
technologytr. TECH. US terminate a child process in computingtr. TECH. US
- The system reaps zombie processes automatically.
Expressions with reap
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achieve significant success or benefits from efforts
The company reaped a rich harvest from its new product launch.
get benefits or good results from earlier actions
She worked hard and will reap rewards soon.
gain advantages from a situation or action
By investing early, you can reap the benefits of compound interest.
gather the mature crops from the fields
Farmers work hard to reap the harvest before the rains come.
gain financial benefits from an investment or effort
After years of hard work, they finally reap the profits of their business.
gain benefits from efforts or actions
After months of hard work, she finally reaped the rewards.
experience results that naturally follow from one's earlier actions or choices
After years of lying, she finally reaped what she had sown.
receive results based on one's efforts
She worked hard and reaped what she sowed with a promotion.
experience the results of their actions or choices
They were dishonest and now they reap what they sow.
receive results based on your efforts
Be honest, because you'll reap what you sow in the long run.
gain significant benefits or rewards
Investing in education can reap dividends in the long run.
experience consequences that naturally follow from earlier actions or choices
After years of cheating clients, he reaped what he had sown.
suffer serious consequences for one's actions
If you ignore the warnings, you will reap the whirlwind.
gain positive results from previous efforts
After months of training, she reaped the benefit in the race.
get something good because of past effort
She worked hard and will reap the reward.
cause trouble and face much worse consequences
If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.
suffer serious consequences because of earlier actions
If you lie to everyone, you may reap a whirlwind.
experience severe consequences from previous actions
After years of neglect, he reaped whirlwinds in his career.
tool with a curved blade for cutting crops
The farmer used a reap hook to harvest the wheat.
Origin of reap
Old English, ripan (to reap)
Examples of reap in a sentence
He reaped the benefits of his healthy lifestyle. They worked tirelessly to reap the barley before the storm. The villagers gather to reap the rice fields every autumn. Developers must reap child processes to free resources. The script reaps processes that are no longer needed.
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- French:récolter, moissonner, ...
- German:ernten, terminieren, ...
- Italian:raccogliere, mietere, ...
- Spanish:cosechar, recoger, ...
- Portuguese:colher, ceifar, ...
- Chinese:获得, 收割, ...
- Japanese:得る, 刈り取る, ...
- Arabic:جَنَى, جَنى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָפִיק, לֶאֱסֹף אֶת הַיְּבוּל, ...
- Russian:пожинать, жать, ...
- Ukrainian:пожинати, жати, ...
- Hindi:लाभ उठाना, फसल काटना, ...
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