fallow
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Left unused or unplanted, especially farmland left to rest.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unused
dormant
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The field was left _____ for a season to restore the soil."
Answer: fallow
In your own words, what does "fallow" mean?
Left unused or unplanted, especially farmland left to rest.
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