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stewed

Pronunciation: [stjuːd]

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Learn how to use stewed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to cook food slowly in liquid, usually in a covered pot. It makes the food soft and lets the flavors mix together. When you stew meat or vegetables, they become tender and tasty.

Example

She stewed the chicken with vegetables for dinner last night.

Example

He didn’t stew the rice; he just boiled it quickly.

Example

What do you like to have stewed in your soup?

Context: “food”

(adjective) referring to food that has been cooked slowly in liquid. It means the food is soft and flavorful. If you have stewed apples, they are very tender and sweet.

Example

The stewed beans were delicious with the spices added.

Example

The fresh beans are not stewed; they are crunchy and raw.

Example

Do you prefer stewed or fresh vegetables in your dish?

How to pronounce stewed

Pronunciation: [stjuːd]

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