Chop: meaning, definitions and examples

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chop

 

[ tสƒษ’p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To cut (something) into small pieces with repeated sharp blows using a knife or an axe.

Synonyms

cut, dice, hack, mince, slice.

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Word Description / Examples
chop

Use when you need to cut something into large, rough pieces, often in cooking or woodcutting.

  • She chopped the onions for the stew.
  • He chopped the firewood for the fireplace.
cut

A general term meaning to divide or make an opening with a sharp tool, used in various contexts including cooking, crafting, and medical procedures.

  • She cut the paper with scissors.
  • He cut the meat into small pieces.
slice

Refers to cutting something into thin, flat pieces, often in cooking or food preparation.

  • He sliced the bread evenly.
  • She sliced the tomatoes for the sandwich.
dice

Used in cooking when you need to cut food into small, even cubes.

  • She diced the carrots for the salad.
  • He diced the onions finely for the recipe.
mince

Used in cooking when you need to cut food into very small, fine pieces.

  • She minced the garlic for the sauce.
  • The recipe calls for minced beef.
hack

Often has a rough or violent connotation, indicating forceful and irregular cutting. Can also refer to unauthorized computer access.

  • He hacked the tree branches with a machete.
  • She accused him of hacking her computer.

Examples of usage

  • She chopped the vegetables for the salad.
  • He chopped the wood for the fireplace.
  • The chef chopped the onions finely for the sauce.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A thick, solid piece of something cut from a larger whole.

Synonyms

chunk, piece, portion, slab, slice.

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Word Description / Examples
chop

Used when cutting something into smaller, rough pieces, often with a tool like an axe or knife.

  • He chopped the wood for the fire
  • The chef chopped the vegetables quickly
piece

A general term for a part or segment of something larger, often used when the shape or size is not specific.

  • Can I have a piece of cake? She found a missing piece of the puzzle
chunk

Refers to a large, irregularly shaped piece of something.

  • She cut the meat into chunks for the stew
  • He broke off a chunk of chocolate
slab

Describes a thick, flat piece of material, usually solid and heavy.

  • They laid a concrete slab for the patio
  • He carved a slab of marble for the sculpture
slice

Used for a thin, flat piece cut from a larger object, commonly used with food.

  • She cut a slice of bread
  • Would you like another slice of cheese?
portion

Refers to a part or share of a whole, often related to food servings or quantities.

  • He ate a large portion of spaghetti
  • She divided the pizza into equal portions

Examples of usage

  • He ate a chop of the delicious steak.
  • She ordered a lamb chop at the restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "chop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น picar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฑะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚‹ (kiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐ๋‹ค (sseolda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุทุน (yaqtaสฟ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ (qiฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ (dachra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸramaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picar

Etymology

The word 'chop' originated from Old English 'ceapian', which means to barter or bargain. Over time, the meaning evolved to include cutting or dividing with a sharp tool. The use of 'chop' in cooking can be traced back to the 17th century, referring to the action of cutting food into smaller pieces.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,368, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.