chiding (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃaɪd/
Definition
chide means to admonish in blame; to reproach angrily. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to chide in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will chide before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to chide.
How to Use chiding
- to chide (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to chide."
- chide in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how chide works in context."
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