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Stewed Meaning in English

word · lemma: stew

ˈstud
STOOD
stjˈuːd
STYOO-d

Definición

Cooked slowly in liquid, usually describing meat, vegetables, or fruit. It can also informally mean someone is drunk or annoyed (mainly in British English).

Uso & Matices

Often used for food prepared by simmering in liquid; common in 'stewed fruit', 'stewed beef'. In informal British English, 'stewed' can mean drunk or upset. Not to be confused with 'stew' as a noun (the dish).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She made stewed apples for dessert.

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The beef was stewed with vegetables.

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We had stewed fruit for breakfast.

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He looked totally stewed after the party last night.

natural

Sorry, the tea is a bit stewed now—it sat too long.

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He sat there looking stewed about the bad news.

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