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gum

[ɡʌm]

gum Definition

  • 1a sweetened and flavored adhesive substance made from the sap of a tree or other sources
  • 2the flesh surrounding the teeth in the jaws of vertebrates, used for chewing

Using gum: Examples

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

  • Example

    I love chewing gum after meals.

  • Example

    The gum on the bottom of my shoe is so sticky.

  • Example

    He accidentally swallowed his gum.

  • Example

    She has a pack of bubble gum in her purse.

gum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gum

Phrases with gum

  • stick to one's gums

    to be difficult to forget or ignore

    Example

    The memory of that experience will stick to my gums forever.

  • to cause problems or complications

    Example

    His constant interruptions gummed up the works of the meeting.

  • an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth

    Example

    Poor dental hygiene can lead to gum disease.

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Summary: gum in Brief

The term 'gum' [ɡʌm] refers to two different things: a sweetened and flavored adhesive substance made from the sap of a tree or other sources, and the flesh surrounding the teeth in the jaws of vertebrates, used for chewing. Examples include 'I love chewing gum after meals.' and 'The gum on the bottom of my shoe is so sticky.' Phrases like 'stick to one's gums' and 'gum up the works' are idiomatic expressions that mean 'to be difficult to forget or ignore' and 'to cause problems or complications,' respectively.

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