gum
Произношение: [ɡʌm]
Слово
Контекст: «food»
(noun) a sweet chewable substance, often flavored, that many people enjoy chewing. It can freshen your breath or just be fun to chew.
Пример
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.
Пример
Do you want to have some gum after lunch?
Контекст: «anatomy»
(noun) the soft tissue in your mouth that surrounds your teeth. It's important for keeping your teeth healthy.
Пример
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.
Пример
What can you do to keep your gums strong?
Контекст: «action»
(verb) to apply a sticky substance to something. For example, you might gum something to stick it together.
Пример
They gummed the paper to make a collage.
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She didn't gum the pieces, so they fell apart.
Пример
Did you gum the edges of the paper like I asked?
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