gum
Pronunciación: [ɡʌm]
Palabra
Contexto: «food»
(noun) a sweet chewable substance, often flavored, that many people enjoy chewing. It can freshen your breath or just be fun to chew.
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I love chewing gum while I do my homework because it keeps me focused.
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He didn’t enjoy the gum because it lost its flavor quickly.
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Do you want to have some gum after lunch?
Contexto: «anatomy»
(noun) the soft tissue in your mouth that surrounds your teeth. It's important for keeping your teeth healthy.
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She went to the dentist to check on her gums because they were healthy.
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His gums started bleeding, so he knew he needed to see the doctor.
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What can you do to keep your gums strong?
Contexto: «action»
(verb) to apply a sticky substance to something. For example, you might gum something to stick it together.
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They gummed the paper to make a collage.
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She didn't gum the pieces, so they fell apart.
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Did you gum the edges of the paper like I asked?
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