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hews Meaning & Definition

/hjuːz/

What Does Hews Mean?

As a verb, hews means third-person singular simple present indicative of hew.

Word Facts for Hews

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation//hjuːz//
Syllables1

Hews Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of hew

Verb

  1. To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
  2. To shape; to form.

    One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville.

  3. To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.

Synonyms of Hews

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Antonyms of Hews

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Hews in a Sentence

One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville.

Word Forms & Grammar

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How Do You Say Hews?

You say hews as //hjuːz//. It has 1 syllable.

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