Mown means cut short with a mower or similar tool, usually when talking about grass or fields. It is the past tense and past participle of mow.
People use mown when they want to describe grass, lawns, or crops that have already been cut. For example, you might say, “The lawn was mown yesterday,” meaning someone cut the grass yesterday.
Meaning & Usage
Mown is most often used in writing or formal speech. In everyday conversation, many people still say “mowed,” especially in American English. Both are understood, but mown sounds a bit more traditional.
Examples
The grass has been mown neatly.
The field was mown before the rain started.
Her lawn is always well mown.
Is “mown” the same as “mowed”?
Yes. Both mean the same thing. Mown is more common in British English and formal writing, while mowed is more common in everyday American English.
Can “mown” be used for anything besides grass?
It is mainly used for grass, lawns, and crops. It is not usually used for other things.
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