chew

Meanings

• Verb

  To bite and grind food in the mouth before swallowing.

  - "I like to chew my food slowly."
  - "The baby is learning to chew solid foods."

• Verb

  To consume or savor (a substance) slowly, especially a tobacco product.

  - "He chews tobacco while working."
  - "Don't chew gum in class."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃu/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769339"

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Synonyms

bite , chavel , chomp , crunch , masticate , grind , pulverize , rip , shred , tear , contemplate , mull , muse , ponder , ruminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chew
Jew , New , Brew , Clue , Queue , Mew

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Variants

List of all variants of chew that leads to same result
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Forms

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Chews, Chewing, Chews (past tense)

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Etymology

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Old English cēwan, from cēowan ‘to gnaw’. Related to cēow ‘jaw’.

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Trivia

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1. The average person chews each piece of food about 15-20 times before swallowing.

2. Chewing gum can help increase focus and alertness.

3. Chew toys are often given to dogs to help reduce anxiety and provide entertainment.

4. Chewing tobacco can lead to oral cancer and other health problems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mastication: The mechanical process of breaking down food in the mouth using the teeth and saliva.

2. Digestion: The process by which food is broken down by enzymes in the body to provide energy and nutrients.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chew' is used figuratively to describe deep thought or consideration. In music, the term 'chew' is used in the context of hip hop culture to refer to the act of analyzing and discussing lyrics.

How to Memorize "chew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine biting into an apple and grinding it with your teeth. Visualize the texture and sound of the apple as you chew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chew' with the action of biting and grinding food. Think of the sound and sensation of chewing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'chew' with 'Chop, Grind, and Work': Chop the food into smaller pieces, Grind it with your teeth, and Work your jaw muscles.

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