strew

//struː//
C1Frequency Level 11Literary
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Verb

strewInfinitive
strewPresent tense
strewedPast tense
strewnPast participle
strewingPresent participle
strewsThird-person singular
1

To scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area.

Toys were strewn all over the floor.

2

To be scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

Toys were strewn all over the floor.

3

To cover a surface or area with scattered things.

Fallen leaves strewed the garden path.