sewn

Everyday

1. Joined or fixed with a needle and thread: My name is sewn into my coat. tree →
2. «Sewn up» (informal) means settled or certain to be won: The match is sewn up. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and design-technology lessons, buttons and patches are sewn on. In sport talk, a game is sewn up when the win is sure. Phrases: sewn on, sewn up, hand-sewn.

Examples

• Mum has sewn a badge on my jumper. tree →
• My name tag is sewn inside my coat. tree →
• The bag was hand-sewn. tree →
• The cut was sewn up by the doctor with stitches. tree →
• With two goals, the game was sewn up. tree →
• Have you sewn the button back on? tree →
• “Yes, it fits very well,” said he, “and you have sewn it very neatly. tree →

Note

Homophone trap: «sewn» (with needle) sounds like «sown» (seeds planted). «Sew» sounds like «so» and «sow». Past: sewed; past participle: sewn or sewed.