chew

[US]/tʃuː/
[UK]/tʃuː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of biting and grinding with the teeth; something that is meant to be chewed
vt. to crush or grind with the teeth
vi. to ponder or contemplate deeply

Phrases & Collocations

chew gum

chew food slowly

chew thoroughly

chew on ice

chew on something

chew the fat

chew on

chew up

chew over

Example Sentences

a chew of tobacco.

chew a problem over.

The dog was chewing a bone.

We'll chew on your suggestion.

he was chewing a mouthful of toast.

chewing his overdone steak.

he chewed a stalk of grass.

the tramp sat chewing a straw.

You should chew over this thing.

The dog chewed up the meat.

The boy chewed up the book.

Americans like to chew gum.

Chew your food point by point.

he chewed his lip reflectively.

he chewed me out for being late.

executives met to chew over the company's future.

the bikes were chewing up the paths.

Real-world Examples

Chew or chew not. There is no try.

Source: Popular Science Essays

To bite off more than one can chew.

Source: Emma's delicious English

I wonder if the Russkies chew gum.

Source: When the Wind Blows Selected

I bit off more than I could chew.

Source: S03

I've had a chance to chew things over.

Source: BBC Animation Workplace

To ruminate means to chew over.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2015 Collection

The dough's got an amazing chew to it.

Source: Gourmet Base

But from now on, watch what he chews carefully!

Source: L0 English Enlightenment

Next, to bite off more than you can chew.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

And parsley will freshen your breath when you chew it.

Source: VOA Special English: World

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