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Chip
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Simple meaning
What does Chip mean?
Chip can mean a small piece, a snack, or a small electronic part.
Dictionary definition
a small piece broken from something, a thin snack, or a tiny electronic part; as a verb, to break off a small piece.
Example sentences
Chip in a sentence
easy
I ate one potato chip.
medium
There was a small chip in the paint.
hard
A computer chip can store or process information inside a device.
Synonyms
Words like Chip
Antonyms
Opposite words
wholeComplete and not broken into pieces.
complete itemSomething not chipped or broken.
Word family
Chip word family
Base word
chip
noun
chip
Base form.
noun
chips
More than one chip.
verb
chipped
Broke off a small piece in the past.
verb
chipping
Breaking off small pieces now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What can chip mean?
Chip has several meanings, including a small broken piece, a snack, or an electronic part.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to chip when it means a small broken piece?
A fragment is a small piece broken from something.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses chip correctly?
A chip can be a small broken piece on an object.
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