Cool MateMeaning of Chop
In simple words: To cut something into small pieces.
Chop in a sentence
- Please chop the vegetables finely for the salad.
- He decided to chop some wood for the fireplace.
- The chef will chop the onions before cooking them.
- The company may need to chop its budget to stay afloat.
- She felt the need to chop out unnecessary details from her report.
- If you chop too quickly, you might cut yourself.
- They were asked to chop the meeting short due to time constraints.
- He needs to chop off the dead branches from the tree.
How to use Chop
Use 'chop' in cooking contexts when discussing cutting food. It’s generally neutral but can seem informal in certain settings. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
chop + object
Memory hint
Think of a chef chopping vegetables quickly and skillfully.
Related words
Synonyms for Chop
Common mistakes with Chop
- Confused with 'chop up' — they are similar but not interchangeable in all contexts.
- Using 'chop' as a noun without context can be unclear.
- Saying 'chop it' without specifying what to chop sounds incomplete.
Chop appears in
Chop in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يقطع
قطع شيء إلى قطع صغيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাটা
কোনো জিনিস ছোট ছোট টুকরো করে কাটা।
- GermanDeutsch
hacken, zerhacken, schnetzeln
Etwas in kleine Stücke schneiden.
- SpanishEspañol
Cortar
Cortar algo en pedacitos.
- Persianفارسی
خرد کردن، تکه تکه کردن
بریدن چیزی به قطعات کوچک.
- FrenchFrançais
Hacher, couper
Couper quelque chose en petits morceaux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काटना
किसी चीज़ को छोटे-छोटे टुकड़ों में काटना।
- ItalianItaliano
Tritare, Tagliare
Tagliare qualcosa in piccoli pezzi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cortar
Cortar algo em pedacinhos.
- RussianРусский
Рубить, Нарезать
Разрезать что-то на мелкие кусочки.
- Urduاردو
Chop
To cut something into small pieces.
- Chinese中文
切,砍
把东西切成小块。
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- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Chop
What does Chop mean?
To cut something into small pieces.
What is the definition of Chop?
to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife
How do you use Chop in a sentence?
Please chop the vegetables finely for the salad.
Can you give another example of Chop?
He decided to chop some wood for the fireplace.
What are synonyms for Chop?
Common alternatives include cut.
What is the opposite of Chop?
Opposite meanings include combine, join, merge.
What words go with Chop?
It commonly pairs with finely, coarsely, roughly, into, chop something to pieces.
What are common mistakes when using Chop?
Confused with 'chop up' — they are similar but not interchangeable in all contexts. Using 'chop' as a noun without context can be unclear. Saying 'chop it' without specifying what to chop sounds incomplete.
How do you pronounce Chop?
US: /["/tʃɑːp/","/tʃɑːps/","/tʃɑːpt/","/ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/tʃɒp/","/tʃɒps/","/tʃɒpt/","/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chop?
Use 'chop' in cooking contexts when discussing cutting food. It’s generally neutral but can seem informal in certain settings. Avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Chop?
"Chop" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.