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US/tʃɑːp/
UK/tʃɒp/
to cut something into pieces with a knife or an axe
In context
Chop the onions finely and fry them until golden.
My father chopped wood for the fire every winter.
The budget for the arts program was chopped in half.
Words that go with chop
adverb + verb
- finely choppedAdd a handful of finely chopped coriander.
- roughly choppedThrow in two roughly chopped tomatoes.
verb + adverb
- chop downThey chopped down the old tree to build a car park.
- chop upChop up the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
verb + noun
- chop woodThe villagers chop wood to cook their meals.