Definition

To chew something again after it has already been chewed once.

Example

After swallowing the food, he realized he had forgotten to savor it, so he decided to rechew it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I found this gum that's so good, I might rechew it later.

Really? Is it that tasty?

Yeah, it's like the flavor just gets better every time you rechew it.

I need to try that! I usually just stick to the same old flavors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rechew is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "chew" (from Old English "ceowan", meaning to bite or munch). The word means to chew something again, typically referring to the act of chewing food that has already been chewed before.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chewing again' — 're-' means again, and 'chew' means to bite or munch.

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