harvest
word
Definition
To gather crops or other resources that have grown, or the amount that is collected. Can be used both as a noun (the crop) and a verb (the act of collecting).
Usage & Nuances
"Harvest" is formal/neutral, commonly used in agriculture. As a verb, usually takes a direct object ('harvest apples'). Also used metaphorically ('harvest data', 'harvest organs'). Don't confuse with 'reap' (more poetic) or 'gather' (broader meaning).
Example Sentences
We had to wait until the grapes were perfectly ripe before we could harvest them.
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Lots of locals get extra work during the grape harvest season.
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The apple harvest was very good this year.
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They harvest rice by hand in this village.
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Farmers harvest the wheat in the summer.
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The new technology allows us to harvest energy from the sun more efficiently.
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