chop (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃɒp/
Definition
To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife or an axe.
Examples
He learned to chop wood for the fireplace.
Please chop the carrots into small cubes.
The butcher chops the meat into steaks.
How to Use chop
- chop down (phrasal verb)
- To cut down a tree or other plant. — "The loggers will chop down the pine trees tomorrow."
- chop up (phrasal verb)
- To cut something into many small pieces. — "Please chop up the garlic finely for the sauce."
- chop off (phrasal verb)
- To remove something by cutting it. — "The surgeon had to chop off the dead tissue."
- chop suey (collocation)
- A Chinese-American dish of meat and vegetables. — "The restaurant is famous for its delicious chop suey."
Synonyms of chop
Words with a similar meaning to chop:
Antonyms of chop
Words with the opposite meaning to chop:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary