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English
Chew
tʃu
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Chew -
To bite and grind food in the mouth with the teeth, often audibly
Example: She chewed her food slowly to savor the flavors.
Usage: formal/informalContext: daily conversations, dining
Note: Commonly used in describing the action of eating
To think over or ponder something carefully
Example: He chewed over the proposal before making a decision.
Usage: formalContext: business meetings, academic discussions
Note: Used metaphorically to indicate deep consideration
To criticize or complain about something
Example: The boss chewed out the employee for making a mistake.
Usage: informalContext: workplace, informal settings
Note: Often used in informal contexts to express disapproval
Chew's synonyms
masticate
Masticate means to chew food thoroughly with the teeth.
Example: She masticated the food slowly to savor its flavor.
Note: Masticate is a more formal or technical term for chewing.
gnaw
Gnaw means to bite or chew on something repeatedly with the teeth.
Example: The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
Note: Gnaw often implies a continuous or persistent chewing action.
crunch
Crunch means to chew or bite something with a loud, sharp noise.
Example: He enjoyed the crunch of the crispy potato chips.
Note: Crunch is often associated with foods that are crispy or hard.
chomp
Chomp means to chew noisily or vigorously.
Example: The horse chomped on the carrots eagerly.
Note: Chomp is often used to describe enthusiastic or noisy chewing.
Chew expressions, common phrases
Chew the fat
To have a casual conversation or chat, often about unimportant things.
Example: Let's sit down and chew the fat about what happened at the meeting.
Note: This phrase does not directly refer to physically chewing food but rather to engaging in conversation.
Chew the scenery
To overact or perform in an exaggerated and overly dramatic manner.
Example: The actor really chewed the scenery in that melodramatic scene.
Note: This phrase is figurative and does not involve actual chewing but refers to excessive theatricality.
Chew someone out
To scold or reprimand someone strongly.
Example: The boss chewed me out for being late to work again.
Note: In this context, 'chew' is used metaphorically to convey a harsh verbal reprimand.
Chew on something
To think about or consider something carefully.
Example: I need some time to chew on this proposal before making a decision.
Note: Here, 'chew' is used metaphorically to suggest mentally processing or pondering rather than physically chewing.
Chew the cud
To repeatedly chew food that has been regurgitated from the stomach to aid in digestion.
Example: Cows chew the cud as part of their digestive process.
Note: This phrase is literal and refers to a specific physiological process in certain animals.
Chew up
To gnaw or tear something into pieces with the teeth.
Example: The dog chewed up my shoes while I was out.
Note: In this case, 'chew' describes destructive chewing behavior rather than the usual act of eating.
Chew everyday (slang) expressions
Chew out
To scold someone or reprimand them strongly.
Example: My boss chewed me out for being late to the meeting.
Note: This term specifically refers to a verbal reprimand rather than actual chewing.
Chew on it
To consider or think over something before coming to a decision.
Example: I'll need some time to chew on it before I give you my answer.
Note: In this context, it refers to mental contemplation rather than literal chewing.
Chew bubblegum and kick ass
To express determination and readiness for action.
Example: I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum.
Note: This phrase signifies readiness for confrontation or challenge, with a tough and confident attitude.
Chew - Examples
I always chew my food slowly.
He likes to chew gum while he works.
The dog chewed up my favorite shoes.
Chew grammar
Chew - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: chew
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): chews
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): chew
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): chewed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): chewing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chews
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): chew
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): chew
Syllables, Separation and Stress
chew Contains 1 syllables: chew
Phonetic transcription: ˈchü
chew , ˈchü (The red syllable is stressed)
Chew - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
chew: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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