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- pronunciation:
- guhm
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Gum is a short word for "chewing gum." Chewing gum is something soft and sweet that is made just for the pleasure of chewing. People enjoy chewing gum but don't eat it.
My sister blew a big bubble with her gum, but it broke and she got gum all over her face!
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| definition 2: |
Gum is a soft, sticky substance that comes from plants. There are many types of gum. This kind of gum is not for chewing.
Some kinds of gum are used to make glue. |
| related words: |
adhesive, glue |
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| derivation: |
gumlike (adj.) |
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