adj
Meaning 1
stewing, very hot and wet
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
astew
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Pronunciation
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Australian: /əˈstʃʉː/
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UK: /əˈstjuː/
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UK: /əˈstʃuː/
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US: ə-sto͞o
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US: /əˈstu/
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rhymes with -uː
adj
Meaning 2
stewing, in a state of agitation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From a- + stew (“to suffer under uncomfortably hot conditions; to be in a state of elevated anxiety or anger”).