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Wove Meaning in English

word · lemma: weave

ˈwoʊv
WOHV
wˈəʊv
WUHV

Definition

'Wove' is the past tense of 'weave.' It means to make cloth or other material by crossing threads over and under each other, or to create something by combining different parts together.

Usage & Nuances

'Wove' is the simple past form, not used in the present. Commonly paired with materials (cotton, wool), people (she wove a basket), and used metaphorically ('wove a story'). Often confused with 'woven' (past participle).

Example Sentences

She wove a beautiful scarf for her mother.

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The villagers wove baskets from reeds.

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She wove the threads together by hand.

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He wove an amazing story about his adventures.

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They wove through the crowd to find their friends.

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The artist wove colors and shapes into her painting.

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