sewed
word · lemma: sew
Definition
'Sewed' is the simple past tense of 'sew'. It means to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread.
Usage & Nuances
'Sewed' is a regular past tense verb. Common phrases include 'sewed by hand', 'sewed a dress', and 'sewed up'. Not to be confused with 'sewn' (the past participle), as in 'has sewn'.
Spanish: cosióPortuguese (BR): costurouPortuguese (PT): costurouChinese (Simplified): 缝了Chinese (Traditional): 縫了Hindi: सियाArabic: خاطتBengali: সেলাই করেছিলRussian: шилJapanese: 縫ったVietnamese: đã mayKorean: 바느질했다Turkish: diktiUrdu: سیا تھاIndonesian: menjahit
Example Sentences
He sewed the two pieces of fabric together.
basic
She sewed a button on her shirt.
basic
My grandmother sewed my dress for the party.
basic
She sewed by hand because her sewing machine was broken.
natural
After he tore his pants, he quickly sewed them up.
natural
My mom sewed all the costumes for our school play.
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