🍬gum

Meaning

A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example Sentences

He chewed gum while waiting for the bus.

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

Example Expressions

stick like gum

Synonyms

adhesive, resin, paste, glue, stick, gingiva

Entry 1

adhesive, resin, paste, glue, stick

Entry 2

gingiva, adhesive, glue

Antonyms

loosen, detach, separate, tooth, bone

Entry 1

loosen, detach, separate

Entry 2

tooth, bone

Collocations

chewing gum, bubble gum, gum disease, gum line, healthy gums

Entry 1

chewing gum, bubble gum, gum disease

Entry 2

gum disease, chewing gum, gum line, healthy gums

More Example Sentences

The argument is lacking in evidence.

They moved on from the argument quickly.

The argument ended up being unnecessary.

They chose not to start an argument again.

They act like strangers after the argument.

He stopped the argument from getting worse.

He managed to stay calm during the argument.

It’s difficult to stay calm during an argument.

He is smart enough to walk away from an argument.

They were on the point of getting into an argument.