Synonyms for

Chopping

Verb / ˈtʃɑ:pɪŋ / Another word for chopping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of cutting something into small pieces with a sharp tool.

Synonyms & similar words

hack chop chopup cutting hacking dicing mincing slicing cleaving chipping fragmenting splitting severing mangling hashing crushing pulverizing shredding grinding mashing beating whipping

Synonyms by register

Formal

mincing dicing slicing cleaving

Informal

hacking whacking lopping slashing

Literary

severing cleaving parting

Antonyms

joining assembling building mending uniting connecting

Common collocations

  • chopping wood
  • chopping vegetables
  • chopping board
  • chopping block
  • chopping motion
  • chopping down
  • chopping off

Word family

noun chop
verb chop
adjective choppy

Usage note

The word 'chopping' often implies a forceful or repetitive cutting action. It can also refer to a choppy sea, indicating rough, uneven movement.

Example sentences

  1. I am chopping wood for the fire.
  2. The chef is chopping onions for the soup.
  3. I need to chop up this old furniture to get rid of it.
  4. My mom is chopping up fruit for a fruit salad.
  5. I am chopping ice for the drinks.

Quotes

  • I'm not a miracle worker, I'm a janitor. And a janitor's gotta do, what a janitor's gotta do. You mop this floor, Mr. Miyagi. You chop this tree, Mr. Miyagi. You paint this house, Mr. Miyagi.
  • Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice.
  • It's not what you've got, it's what you use that makes a difference

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