Word
sewn
US/ˈsoʊn/
UK/sˈəʊn/
Definition
v. the past form of 'sew'. It describes something that was joined together using a needle and thread.
v. the past participle of 'sew'; refers to the act of joining or attaching fabrics or materials using a needle and thread.
Examples
“The buttons are sewn onto the shirt.”
“She wore a beautiful dress with intricate patterns sewn into the hem by hand.”
“The historical tapestry, which had been sewn together by dozens of local artisans, was finally displayed in the city's main gallery to celebrate the anniversary.”
Examples
simple
“The buttons are sewn onto the shirt.”
contextual
“She wore a beautiful dress with intricate patterns sewn into the hem by hand.”
complex
“The historical tapestry, which had been sewn together by dozens of local artisans, was finally displayed in the city's main gallery to celebrate the anniversary.”
Usage
Past participle of 'sew'. Often used in the passive voice or as a participial adjective to describe finished garments.
Pitfall
The patch was sowed on.
The patch was sewn on.
Learners often confuse 'sewn' (needle and thread) with 'sowed' (planting seeds).
Etymology
Morphologically sew + -n.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/sewn