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Vocabulary Entry
chew
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To bite and grind with the teeth to make food easier to swallow.
Example Sentences
"She likes to chew her food thoroughly before swallowing."
"The dog began to chew on his new toy."
"He chewed on a piece of gum while walking."
N
noun
The action of biting and grinding food in the mouth.
Example Sentences
"Chew your food well to aid digestion."
"The sound of his chew was quite loud in the silent room."
"After a long chew, she finally swallowed the piece of steak."