Meaning & use
Gum
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A sticky, flavored substance made for chewing, sold in sticks or pieces.
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She blew a bubble with her gum while waiting for the bus.
He always keeps a pack of mint gum in his bag.
A note on using this word
"Gum" also refers to the sticky sap exuded by certain trees, which is the original sense the chewable candy borrowed its name from.
Words with a similar meaning
chewing gum
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The firm pink tissue that surrounds the base of the teeth.
The dentist checked his gums for signs of inflammation.
3. noun
A sticky substance exuded by certain trees and plants.
The tree trunk was covered in hardened gum.
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