English / word
chip
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a small piece broken from something; also a tiny electronic part in a computer or phone
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
In context
01
There is a small chip on the tea cup.
02
The technician replaced the damaged chip in the phone.
Synonyms
fragment,microchip,shard
Antonyms
whole,complete,intact
Collocations
potato chip,wood chip,chip away
Verb forms
Past: chipped · Past participle: chipped · -ing: chipping