Sew, Sow, So
Sew, sow, and so are three words that are homophones. What are homophones? They are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Because they are similar, they can be easily confused – especially in writing.
To Sew
To sew means to stitch. We use this verb when referring to joining materials together using a needle and thread. Sew is a regular verb, and its past tense is sewed.
To Sow
To sow means to plant seeds. This verb is used when referring to scattering seeds on the ground with the intention of growing them. The past tense of sow is sowed.
“Sow” also appears in several idioms:
What you do comes back to you.
He behaved recklessly in his younger years.
So
The word so can be an adverb, a conjunction, or a pronoun.
So as an Adverb
As an adverb, so strengthens adjectives or other adverbs.
So as a Conjunction
As a conjunction, so connects sentences or parts of sentences to show consequences or results.
So as a Pronoun
As a pronoun, so replaces a previously stated idea or phrase. It means “yes” or “in this way.”
Here, “so” replaces the idea of “you are tired” to avoid repetition.
Here, “so” replaces the idea of “they will come to the party.”
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