chop (down)

Definition of chop (down)next
as in to cut (down)
to bring down by cutting we have to chop down that tree out front before it falls on the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chop (down)
mow
Verb
  • The grass is freshly mowed, the dirt and chalk lines finely groomed.
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The commission agreed to allow Earthrise to mow the property only once between May and October, rather than five times as required by statute, as the company said more mowings could negatively affect native pollinators and habitats.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chop (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster