Definitions

chop

[chop] / tʃɒp /

VERB

cut up with tool

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleave cube divide hack mince slash whack

STRONG

axe clip dice fell fragment hackle hash hew lop mangle sever shear truncate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

join unite

STRONG

lengthen

Example Sentences

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Poorly performing funds are most likely to get the chop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Burger" and "sausage" survived the chop, as did "escalope".

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

"There is no-one to chop firewood for winter to heat our stoves," they added in an exchange shown on state TV.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

I could practically hear my female ancestors whispering, Just go chop the onions.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

They don’t even look down as they chop, and I’m surprised they don’t cut off their own fingers by accident.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black