rowed

/ɹəʊd/

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Scotland/roːd/

rowed is the simple past and past participle of row.

Meaning of row

row (third-person singular simple present rows, present participle rowing, simple past and past participle rowed)

(intransitive, transitive) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

Synonyms:

paddle
(transitive) To transport in a boat propelled with oars.
- to row the captain ashore in his barge
(intransitive) To be moved by oars.
- The boat rows easily.

row (third-person singular simple present rows, present participle rowing, simple past and past participle rowed)

rowed (not comparable)

Formed into a row, or rows; having a specified number of rows.
- a twelve-rowed ear of corn

From row (verb) + -ed.

From row (“line of objects or entries”) + -ed.

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What does rowed mean?: Rowed means formed into a row, or rows; having a specified number of rows.
What is rowed the simple past and past participle of?: Rowed is the simple past and past participle of row.
What part of speech is rowed?: Rowed is an adjective.
How do you pronounce rowed?: Rowed is pronounced /ɹəʊd/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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