🦷chew

verb
/tʃuː/

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example Sentences

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

Example Expressions

chew the fat

Synonyms

munch, bite, gnaw, chomp, grind

Antonyms

swallow, gulp

Collocations

chew gum, chew slowly, chew food, chew thoroughly

More Example Sentences

Do I need to chew this tablet?

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