Synonyms for

Gum

Verb / gʌm / Another word for gum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, made from natural or synthetic materials

Synonyms & similar words

mumble gingiva gumwood gumtree glue chewinggum mucilage chicle mastiche resin adhesive glue stickum paste putty gunk goo slime mucilage cement bond fixative sealant caulk epoxy

Synonyms by register

Formal

resin adhesive cement binder

Informal

chewing gum bubble gum stick wad

Literary

ambrosia nectar

Antonyms

dryness brittleness hardness rigidity solidity

Common collocations

  • chewing gum
  • gum disease
  • gum paste
  • gum arabic
  • gum up
  • gum line
  • gum shield
  • gum sole

Word family

noun gum
verb gum
adjective gummy

Usage note

The word 'gum' can refer to a sticky substance, a type of tree, or chewing gum. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning. 'Gummy' is often used to describe something sticky or resembling gum.

Example sentences

  1. I always carry a pack of gum with me.
  2. She blew a big bubble with her gum.
  3. The gum on the bottom of my shoe is so sticky.
  4. The carpenter used gum to seal the cracks in the wood.
  5. I accidentally gummed my hair with the glue.

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