chopped (A2)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: /tʃɒpt/

Definition

Cut into small pieces, typically with a knife or an axe.

Examples

• The chef carefully chopped the onions for the soup.

• He spent the afternoon chopping wood for the fireplace.

• For the salsa, you'll need finely chopped tomatoes and cilantro.

How to Use chopped

chop up (phrasal verb)

To cut something into small pieces. — "Could you chop up the carrots for me?"

chop down (phrasal verb)

To cut down a tree or plant. — "They had to chop down the old oak tree."

Synonyms of chopped

Words with a similar meaning to chopped:

• cut
• diced
• minced
• hacked

Antonyms of chopped

Words with the opposite meaning to chopped:

• whole
• intact

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