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Brew

UK //bruː// US //bruː// Pronunciation

Definition

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

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• brew tea
• brew coffee
• brew beer

Synonyms

• prepare
• make
• infuse
• stew

Antonyms

• distill
• freeze
• ignore

Common mistakes

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