Looking for the meaning of the word CHEWS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHEWS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Chew
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English cēowan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kauwen and German kauen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow
Short Definition:work food in mouth
Examples:- he was chewing a mouthful of toast
- he chewed for a moment, then swallowed
Word: Chew
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a repeated biting or gnawing of something
Short Definition:repeated biting or gnawing
Examples:- the dog was enjoying a quiet chew of his bone
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