chew

[tʃuː]

chew Definition

• 1. to bite food into small pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow
• 2. to use the teeth to cut or crush something in order to soften or break it up
• 3. to think about something carefully and for a long time

Using chew: Examples

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

• Example

  You need to chew your food properly before swallowing.

• Example

  The dog was chewing on a bone.

• Example

  I need to chew over this problem before making a decision.

chew Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chew

• munch
• gnaw
• chomp
• crunch
• chisel

Antonyms for chew

• swallow
• gulp

Phrases with chew

• chew the fat

  to have a casual conversation with someone

  Example

  We were just chewing the fat about old times.

• chew on something

  to think about something carefully and for a long time

  Example

  I need some time to chew on this idea before I can give you an answer.

• chew out

  to criticize someone angrily

  Example

  The boss chewed him out for being late again.

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Summary: chew in Brief

The verb 'chew' [tʃuː] means to bite food into small pieces with the teeth, to use the teeth to cut or crush something, or to think about something carefully and for a long time. It has synonyms like 'munch,' 'gnaw,' and 'chomp.' 'Chew' is used in phrases like 'chew the fat,' meaning to have a casual conversation, and 'chew on something,' meaning to think about something carefully. It also has a formal equivalent, 'masticate.'