Gnaw meaning and example sentences

Learning Gnaw in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Gnaw: Kemirmek, aşındırmak

Example sentences

  • The persistent fear of failure began to gnaw at the young entrepreneur's confidence during the crisis.
  • The persistent fear of failure began to gnaw at the young entrepreneur's confidence during the crisis. (Süregelen başarısızlık korkusu, kriz sırasında genç girişimcinin güvenini kemirmeye (aşındırmaya) başladı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Gnaw when the meaning is "Kemirmek, aşındırmak".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Gnaw with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.