chop Definition
- 1to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife
- 2to hit something with a short downward movement
- 3a thick slice of meat that includes a rib
Using chop: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He chopped the wood into small pieces.
Example
She chopped the onions finely for the soup.
Example
The helicopter blades were chopping the air.
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He chopped the ball towards the goal.
Example
I ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
chop Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chop
- cut
- hack
- slash
- strike
- whack
Antonyms for chop
- join
- connect
- unite
Phrases with chop
Example
You need to make up your mind and stop chopping and changing.
chop logic
to argue in a way that is not clear or logical
Example
He was chopping logic, trying to confuse the issue.
chop shop
a place where stolen cars are taken apart and sold for parts
Example
The police raided the chop shop and arrested several people.
Summary: chop in Brief
The verb 'chop' [tʃɒp] means to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool or hit something with a short downward movement. It can also refer to a thick slice of meat that includes a rib. The noun 'chop' is often used in the context of food. Phrases like 'chop and change' and 'chop logic' denote indecisiveness and illogical arguments, respectively.
