Another Word For Harvest

Meaning

The word "harvest" refers to the process of gathering crops or the act of collecting something that has been grown or cultivated. It often occurs at the end of a growing season when plants reach maturity and are ready to be picked. In a broader sense, "harvest" can also refer to obtaining benefits or results from any effort or activity.

Synonyms

• Gather
• Collect
• Reap
• Crop
• Yield
• Retrieving

Antonyms

• Sow
• Plant
• Scatter
• Disperse
• Lose

Etymology

The word "harvest" originates from the Old English "harfest," which means "autumn" or "the time of gathering crops." It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*harbusts," which conveys a similar meaning.

Examples

1. "The farmers are excited for the annual harvest festival, where they will showcase their crops."
2. "After months of hard work in the fields, the harvest was finally ready."
3. "This year’s harvest yielded a bountiful amount of apples and pumpkins."
4. "She worked diligently to harvest the data needed for her research project."