Meaning
To be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat or pressing on it.
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Word origin
From Old English aceocian, probably related to the old word for cheek or jaw.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- aceocian
- English cognates
- cheek
Grammar
Examples
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Choke on something means it is stuck in your throat.
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Smoke can also make you choke and cough.
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Chewing well helps food go down safely.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 4: choke, liberty, moral and 7 more words.