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chew

verb

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Meaning

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To bite and grind food in your mouth with your teeth to break it down before swallowing.

Example Sentence

Remember to chew your food slowly and completely to help your body digest it better.

Usage Note

Describes the action of breaking down food in the mouth using teeth. It can also be used metaphorically for dealing with a difficult situation, like 'something to chew on'.

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