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/
Korean meaning: 씹다, 저작하다
Korean pronunciation: **츄**
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
💡 Concept
The kid happily chews a big sticky caramel at the candy shop counter.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tʃuː/
🇬🇧 UK/tʃuː/
🌳Etymology
Rootchew
Origin
고대 영어 'cēowan'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족의 공통 어근을 가지고 있습니다. 인류가 음식을 씹는 행위는 생존의 기본이었기에 매우 오래된 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
newbluetruecrew
new
blue
true
crew
🔗Collocations
chew gum
chew food
chew slowly
chew thoroughly
chew over
chew out
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“He can't chew gum and walk at the same time without tripping.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bitegnawmunchcrunch
Antonyms
swallowgulp
Related
teethjawdigestmasticatechewing gum
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