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crop

Pronunciation: [krɒp]

Word

Learn how to use crop in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “farming”

(noun) a plant that is grown by farmers to be sold or eaten. Crops can include things like wheat, corn, and vegetables. Farmers grow crops for food or to sell them.

Example

This year, the corn crop was very successful, and the farmers are happy.

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Last year's drought ruined the wheat crop, and many farmers lost money.

Example

What crop did you learn about in science class?

Context: “editing”

(verb) to cut off part of a picture or video so that only a certain area is shown. When you crop an image, you make it smaller and focus on what you want to see.

Example

I cropped the photo to highlight my friends in the picture.

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I didn’t crop the image, so you can see all the clutter in the background.

Example

Did you crop the video before sharing it online?

Context: “hair”

(noun) a hairstyle where the hair is cut very short. A cropped hairstyle is often neat and easy to manage.

Example

She decided to get a crop and now her hair is much easier to style.

Example

He didn't like the crop he got at the barber; it was too short for his taste.

Example

Have you ever thought about getting a crop haircut?

How to pronounce crop

Pronunciation: [krɒp]

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