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Irregular verb

sew

/səʊ/

Base
sew
Past simple
sewed
Past participle
sewn / sewed

Usage

The past simple is always sewed; the participle can be either sewn or sewed, with sewn more common in British English.

Meaning

  • to join or repair cloth using a needle and thread

Example

She has sewn a button onto my coat.

He sewed the tear in his jacket himself.

They sewed the costumes for the whole play.