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stew

noun verb

Food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables

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Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
W
Contains
TE
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. Food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables

noun

  1. Agitation resulting from active worry

    “Don't get in a stew”

verb

  1. Cook slowly and for a long time in liquid

    “Stew the vegetables in wine”

verb

  1. Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

verb

  1. Be in a huff; be silent or sullen

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Example Sentences

Don't get in a stew
He's in a sweat about exams
Stew the vegetables in wine

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