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.
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The dog was chewing on a bone.
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I need to chew over this problem before making a decision.
chew Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with chew
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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.'
