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chew

[tʃuː]

chew Definition

  • 1to bite food into small pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow
  • 2to use the teeth to cut or crush something in order to soften or break it up
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for chew

Phrases with chew

  • to have a casual conversation with someone

    Example

    We were just chewing the fat about old times.

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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