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chewed

/tʃuːd/

[/tʃuːd/]

past tense of chew

Beginnerverb

Definition

The past tense of 'chew'. It describes having crushed food with the teeth.

Example

The dog chewed the bone for an hour.

The dog chewed the bone for an hour.

Etymology

Past tense of 'chew', from Old English 'cēowan'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for eating and for damage caused by chewing.

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