Plow and Play

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Plow verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: plowed determinedly through the weighty tome

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Play is an antonym for plow.

Nearby Words: plowed, plowing

Play verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

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Plow is an antonym for play.

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

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