FALLOW Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word fallow. (close relations)
fallowing
Best Alternative Words for FALLOW
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dormant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct adjective satellite • in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation • lying with head on paws as if sleeping • inactive but capable of becoming active | ||||||||
barren | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation adjective satellite • providing no shelter or sustenance • not bearing offspring • completely wanting or lacking | ||||||||
idle | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||||
inactive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly • (military) not involved in military operations • not exerting influence or change • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct • lacking in energy or will • lacking activity; lying idle or unused • not engaged in full-time work • not active physically or mentally adjective satellite • (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert • not in physical motion | ||||||||
unoccupied | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not held or filled or in use • not seized and controlled adjective satellite • not leased to or occupied by a tenant | ||||||||
unproductive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not producing or capable of producing adjective satellite • not producing desired results | ||||||||
unused | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not yet used or soiled • not yet put into use • not in active use | ||||||||
vacant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without an occupant or incumbent • devoid of intelligence or thought | ||||||||
abeyant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inactive but capable of becoming active | ||||||||
latent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • potentially existing but not presently evident or realized • (pathology) not presently active |