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Brew

🇬🇧 UK //bruː// 🇺🇸 US //bruː//

Meaning of Brew

To prepare a beverage by mixing ingredients, usually involving hot water.

In simple words: To make a drink, usually tea or coffee.

Brew in a sentence

• I like to brew my own coffee every morning.
• They decided to brew some tea for the guests.
• We can brew a pot of herbal tea for relaxation.

How to use Brew

Used when talking about making beverages. Not typically used in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

brew + object

Memory hint

Brew sounds like 'blue' — imagine a blue cup of coffee brewing.

Related words

Collocations with Brew

• brew tea
• brew coffee
• brew beer

Synonyms for Brew

• prepare
• make
• infuse
• stew

Opposites of Brew

• distill
• freeze
• ignore

Common mistakes with Brew

• Using 'brew' with a plural object incorrectly.
• Confusing 'brew' with 'brew up' which implies a process.

Frequently asked questions about Brew

What does Brew mean?

To make a drink, usually tea or coffee.

What is the definition of Brew?

To prepare a beverage by mixing ingredients, usually involving hot water.

How do you use Brew in a sentence?

I like to brew my own coffee every morning.

Can you give another example of Brew?

They decided to brew some tea for the guests.

What are synonyms for Brew?

Common alternatives include prepare, make, infuse, stew.

What is the opposite of Brew?

Opposite meanings include distill, freeze, ignore.

What words go with Brew?

It commonly pairs with brew tea, brew coffee, brew beer.

What are common mistakes when using Brew?

Using 'brew' with a plural object incorrectly. Confusing 'brew' with 'brew up' which implies a process.

How do you pronounce Brew?

US: //bruː//, UK: //bruː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Brew?

Used when talking about making beverages. Not typically used in very formal writing.