gnawed on

Meanings

• Verb

  Having the action of gnawing or biting and grinding with the teeth.

  - "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  - "After the accident, the victim's leg was left gnawed on by rats."

• Verb (intransitive)

  A feeling of worry or anxiety, especially about something that one cannot prevent or control.

  - "I can't help but gnaw on this problem all day."
  - "Why do I always gnaw on my nails when I'm nervous?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gnawed on
jowed , owed , oweden , owedon

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Variants

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gnaw , gnawed , gnawer , gnawers , gnawing , gnaws , gnaw at , gnawed at , gnawing at , gnaws at

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Etymology

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Old English gnawan; related to gnawan 'to grind, gnash,' and gnaw 'jaw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gnawed on' is also used in dentistry to describe a tooth that has been worn down by grinding or clenching.

2. In some cultures, gnawing on certain materials, such as bones or bark, is believed to have medicinal or spiritual benefits.

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Related Concepts

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1. gnawing: The continuous grinding or gnashing of teeth, often out of worry, anxiety, or frustration.

2. gnawing pain: A persistent, dull ache that can be difficult to ignore or alleviate.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gnawed on' is often used figuratively to describe a persistent preoccupation or obsession. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' one character is described as 'gnawing on' a problem or question. In art, there are several works that depict animals gnawing on bones, representing the cycle of life and death.

How to Memorize "gnawed on"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog gnawing on a bone or a person worrying about a problem and gnawing on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnawed' with the image of a dog gnawing on a bone or the feeling of worry and anxiety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Never Gnaw At Worry' or 'Gnawing Nights Await' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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