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reaping
This term carries a strong duality between literal agricultural labor and a moral or karmic consequence. In its literal sense, it describes the physical harvest, often evoking imagery of traditional tools like sickles or industrial machinery. It is a technical term in farming but is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing agriculture.
In a figurative sense, the word is almost always paired with the concept of causality. It suggests a direct, inevitable link between an initial action (sowing) and a final result. While it can be used for positive rewards, it frequently carries a cautionary or negative tone, implying that one must face the consequences of their past mistakes.
Meanings
Examples
The village spent the entire month focused on the reaping.
I am finally reaping the benefits of all those late nights at the office.
You are just reaping what you sowed with your rudeness to the staff.
Now is the time for the reaping of the rewards of our hard work.
The old farm used a manual reaping machine to clear the field.
He looked at the reaping hook and wondered if it still worked.
Wait until you see the reaping results of this investment strategy.