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stew

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: stewspast: stewedpp: steweding: stewing

The physical act of stewing evokes a sense of warmth, patience, and slow transformation, where separate ingredients merge into a unified, rich whole. It is associated with comfort, home-cooking, and the luxury of time.

Countable when referring to a specific dish or recipe (a spicy stew). Uncountable when referring to the general category of food (I love eating stew).

Meanings

Noun

A thick soup containing meat and vegetables cooked slowly.

"A hearty beef stew for dinner."

Transitive Verb

[someone][something]

To cook something slowly in liquid for a long time.

"She stewed the carrots and onions."

Intransitive Verb

[someone]

To worry or fret about something in a state of agitation.

"He spent the afternoon stewing over the mistake."

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