What does strewn mean?
Strewn means Covered, scattered or overspread with objects..
Strewn
/stɹuːn/ · adjective
Meaning
Covered, scattered or overspread with objects..
Definitions by Sense
- Covered, scattered or overspread with objects.
- past participle of strew
Example Sentences
Unwashed dishes and dirty laundry were strewn about the room.
The completely-industrialised outskirts of Newcastle gradually give place to rural surroundings, and the Tyne becomes a moorland river with a boulder-strewn bed.
Baniyas was one of the towns worst hit by the violence. Residents there say bodies were strewn on the streets or left unburied in homes and on the roofs of buildings, with nobody able to collect them.
Synonyms for strewn
Antonyms for strewn
Related Words
Word Forms
- more strewn
- most strewn
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for strewn?
Common synonyms include scattered, covered, distributed.
What is the opposite of strewn?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use strewn in a sentence?
Unwashed dishes and dirty laundry were strewn about the room.
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