Pronunciation and meaning of 'gnaw'
gnaw
verb
How to pronounce gnaw?
The word gnaw sounds like gnaw
/nɔ/
What is the definition of gnaw?
verbbecome ground down or deteriorate
verbbite or chew on with the teeth
Examples
- gnaw an old cracker
What is the meaning of the word "gnaw"?
- To bite or chew on something persistently
What part of speech is the word "gnaw"?
- Verb
Can "gnaw" be used as a noun?
- No, "gnaw" is not commonly used as a noun.
Can "gnaw" be used as an adjective?
- No, "gnaw" is not commonly used as an adjective.
Can "gnaw" be used as an adverb?
- No, "gnaw" is not commonly used as an adverb.
What is the past tense form of "gnaw"?
- The past tense of "gnaw" is "gnawed".
What is the present participle form of "gnaw"?
- The present participle form of "gnaw" is "gnawing".
What is the past participle form of "gnaw"?
- The past participle form of "gnaw" is "gnawed".
Can "gnaw" be used intransitively?
- No, "gnaw" is usually used transitively.
Can you give me an example sentence using the word "gnaw"?
- He loves to gnaw on bones.
