What does CHEWS mean?

Chews

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions: To bite and grind food with the teeth; to masticate.

3. Pronunciations: US: /tʃuz/; UK: /tʃjuːz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "chews" is derived from the Old English word "ceowan" which means "to bite, gnaw, chew." It has been in use since the 14th century and is a common verb used in everyday language. It is often used to describe the action of biting and grinding food with the teeth in order to prepare it for digestion.

5. Synonyms: Munch, grind, chomp, gnaw, bite.

6. Related Words: Teeth, mouth, taste, flavor, chewy.

7. Example Sentences:

• She chews her food slowly and carefully.
• The dog chews on his toy to relieve stress.
• He chews gum to freshen his breath.
• They chews on the tough meat for a while before swallowing.
• The baby chews on anything she can get her hands on.