to bite and grind food in your mouth in order to make it easier to swallow, to bite or grind something with the teeth

chew the fat, chew someone out, chew on something

Formal and Informal Expressions of chewed

In different contexts, you can replace 'chewed' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'masticate' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'chomp on, munch on' is a commonplace synonym.

chewed: Explore its Definition & Usage

chewed Definition

1to bite and grind food in your mouth in order to make it easier to swallow
2to bite or grind something with the teeth

Using chewed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chewed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He chewed his food slowly and carefully.
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The dog chewed on the bone for hours.
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She nervously chewed her fingernails.
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The machine chewed up the paper.

chewed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chewed

Phrases with chewed

chew the fat
to chat or gossip in a leisurely way
Example
They sat around chewing the fat for hours.
chew someone out
to scold or criticize someone severely
Example
The boss chewed him out for being late again.
chew on something
to think about something carefully or consider it
Example
I need some time to chew on this proposal before making a decision.

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Summary: chewed in Brief

To 'chew' [tʃuːd] means to bite and grind food in your mouth to make it easier to swallow. It can also refer to biting or grinding something with the teeth. 'Chew' extends into phrases like 'chew the fat,' meaning to chat leisurely, and 'chew someone out,' meaning to scold severely.