to reap
Pronunciation
/ˈɹip/

Definition & Meaning of "reap"in English

to reap
01

to cut or gather a crop

Transitive: to reap a crop
to reap definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
reap
3rd person singular
reaps
Present participle
reaping
Past simple
reaped
Past participle
reaped
Examples
The farmers reap wheat from the fields during the summer harvest.
02

to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions

Transitive: to reap a result or benefit
to reap definition and meaning
Examples
After years of hard work, she finally reaped the rewards of her success.
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