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Wordabulary

sew

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To join or repair cloth using a needle and thread.

"She sewed a button back onto his shirt."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

stitch

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Which word fits the gap? "She _____ a button back onto his shirt."

Answer: sew

In your own words, what does "sew" mean?

To join or repair cloth using a needle and thread.

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