Definitions
Hued is an adjective that means having a particular shade or color.
Example
The sky was hued with pink and orange during the sunset.
Example
The painting was hued in shades of blue and green.
Hewed is the past tense of the verb 'hew', which means to chop or cut something with an axe, pick, or other tool.
Example
He hewed the log into shape with a sharp 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 hued as being related to colors, while hewed is related to chopping or cutting. - You could also associate hued with 'color' and hewed with 'chop'.
Remember this!
Remember, hued refers to color, while hewed refers to chopping or cutting.
