hewing (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /hjuː/
Definition
hew means to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down. 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 hew in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will hew before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to hew.
How to Use hewing
- to hew (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to hew."
- hew in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how hew works in context."
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