Learn about the difference between the homophones: hue and hew

Definitions

hue

Hue is a noun that refers to a color or shade of color.

Example

The artist used a variety of hues in the painting.

Example

The sky turned a deep hue of purple as the sun set.

hew

Hew is a verb that means to chop or cut something with an axe or other sharp tool.

Example

He hewed the logs into shape with his axe.

Example

The sculptor hewed the stone into a beautiful statue.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between these two words, think of hue as referring to color, and hew as referring to cutting or chopping. - You could also associate hue with 'color palette' and hew with 'woodworking'.