chop
Translation
to chop, to cut, to mince
Examples
He chopped the wood for the fire.
He chopped the wood for the fire.
Chop the onions into small pieces.
Chop the onions into small pieces.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut (sth.) into pieces with repeated sharp blows He chopped the wood for the fire.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to cut (sth.) into pieces of a particular size Chop the onions into small pieces.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cut, dice, mince
Etymology
From Middle English 'choppen', probably of onomatopoeic origin.
Memory Tips
The word 'chop' sounds like the action of an axe hitting wood.