Chip

Pronunciation: /tʃɪp/

Definitions of chip

noun a flaw or defect in something

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a bag of potato chips.

A2 She bought a new computer with an Intel chip.

B1 The carpenter used a chisel to carve a wooden chip.

B2 The poker player went all in with a stack of chips.

C1 The scientist studied the properties of silicon chips in electronics.

C2 The artist created a beautiful mosaic using colorful glass chips.

verb to make a hole or groove in something

Example Sentences

A1 I chip the wood to make it smaller.

A2 She chipped the paint off the old door.

B1 The chef chipped the potatoes before frying them.

B2 He chipped the golf ball onto the green.

C1 The sculptor chipped away at the marble to create a masterpiece.

C2 The archaeologist carefully chipped away at the ancient artifact to reveal its true beauty.

Examples of chip in a Sentence

formal The microchip technology has revolutionized the electronics industry.

informal I love snacking on potato chips while watching movies.

slang Let's go grab some chips and soda for the party.

figurative She has a chip on her shoulder about not being promoted.

Grammatical Forms of chip

• past tense: chipped
• plural: chips
• comparative: chipper
• superlative: chippiest
• present tense: chip
• future tense: will chip
• perfect tense: have chipped
• continuous tense: is chipping
• singular: chip
• positive degree: chip
• infinitive: to chip
• gerund: chipping
• participle: chipped

Origin and Evolution of chip

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'chip' originated from the Old English word 'cipp', which referred to a small piece of wood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'chip' expanded to include small pieces of various materials such as food, electronic components, and more. It has also been used figuratively to describe a fragment or a small amount of something.