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- pronunciation:
- bru
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brews, brewing, brewed |
| definition 1: |
to make by soaking in boiling water.
He brewed a pot of coffee.- similar words:
- boil, steep
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| definition 2: |
to develop or plan (sometimes followed by "up").
They brewed up a clever scheme.- synonyms:
- concoct, contrive, cook up, devise, scheme
- similar words:
- arrange, hatch, plan, plot
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| definition 3: |
to begin to form or develop.
The teacher sensed that mischief was brewing in the back of the classroom.A storm is brewing on the horizon.- similar words:
- develop, form, gather, grow, threaten
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| related words: |
bottle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a drink made by brewing.
Don't drink the witch's brew!- similar words:
- ale, beer, beverage, coffee, concoction, drink, tea
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| derivation: |
brewer (n.) |
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