Farming
/ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe activity, process, or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
/ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
The practice of cultivating land and breeding animals for food and other products.
The family has been involved in farming for generations.
💡 Simply: Farming is like having a big garden and a bunch of animal friends to get food from. It's how we get most of the food we eat, like fruits, vegetables, and meat. For example, a farmer works on a farm to grow corn.
👶 For kids: Growing food and taking care of animals on a farm.
More Examples
Modern farming methods have significantly increased crop yields.
Organic farming emphasizes the use of natural methods.
How It's Used
"Sustainable farming practices are crucial for environmental conservation."
"Farming provides a significant source of employment in rural areas."
To use land for growing crops or raising livestock.
/ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
To cultivate land or breed animals for food production.
The family farms a large plot of land.
💡 Simply: To farm is to work the land and grow things like vegetables or to raise animals like cows. It's like taking care of a giant garden! For example, the farmer farms his land to grow corn.
👶 For kids: To grow plants or raise animals on a farm.
More Examples
They farm both corn and soybeans.
The villagers farm together, sharing the labor and profits.
How It's Used
"They farm the land in the valley, growing wheat and barley."
"Many families farm to make a living."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *ferminge*, from Old English *feormian* 'to provide with food, supply'.
Used since the Middle Ages, evolving from the Old English term for providing food and supplies.
Memory tip
Think of the hard work that goes into cultivating a farm.
Word Origin
"to provide with food, supply"