Synonyms for

Chop

Verb / tʃɑ:p / Another word for chop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, like a knife or an axe.

Synonyms & similar words

chopshot hack chopper chopup cut slice dice hack sever chisel carve trim clip snip slash whack split cleave hew mow prune shear truncate pare

Synonyms by register

Formal

sever cleave bisect divide

Informal

hack whack slice chunk

Literary

hew rend

Antonyms

join unite assemble attach connect integrate

Common collocations

  • chop wood
  • chop vegetables
  • chop liver
  • chop down
  • chop up
  • chop off
  • chop salad

Word family

noun chop
verb chop
adjective choppy

Usage note

The verb 'chop' often implies a forceful, quick cut, especially with an implement like an axe or knife. It can also refer to a rhythmic movement, as in 'chop-chop'.

Example sentences

  1. I will chop the wood for the fire.
  2. My mom will chop the onions for the soup.
  3. The chef will chop the meat for the stir-fry.
  4. He will chop the branches off the tree.
  5. The barber will chop my hair shorter.

Quotes

  • Give me a good sharp knife and a good sharp cheese and I'm a happy man. - George R.R. Martin
  • The axe forgets; the tree remembers. - African proverb
  • You can't chop down a tree with a flower. - Unknown

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