chew — to bite and grind food with the teeth
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bite and grind food with the teeth
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃuː/
Example Sentences
- My dog loves to chew my expensive shoes instead of his toys.
- She had to chew over the job offer for a week before deciding.
- The teacher will chew you out if you forget your homework again.
chew
VERB[/tʃuː/]
to bite and grind food with the teeth
The kid happily chews a big sticky caramel at the candy shop counter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'cēowan', this word belongs to the Germanic language family and shares common roots with related Germanic tongues. The act of chewing food was fundamental to human survival, making this an exceptionally ancient word in the Germanic lexicon.
Breakdown
Old English 'cēowan' evolved into the modern English 'chew' through regular phonetic changes in the transition from Old English to Middle English, with the vowel sound shifting and the final syllable simplifying over centuries of linguistic evolution.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog loves to chew my expensive shoes instead of his toys.”
“She had to chew over the job offer for a week before deciding.”
“The teacher will chew you out if you forget your homework again.”
“He can't chew gum and walk at the same time without tripping.”
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