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Confusing Words in English

Hue vs. Hew


Hue
Definition
Hue refers to a color or shade, typically used in the context of visual perception.
Hew
Definition
Hew is a verb that means to chop or cut something, especially wood, with an axe or similar tool.
Example
  • The sunset displayed a beautiful hue of orange and pink.
  • She painted the walls a calming blue hue.
  • The artist mixed different colors to create a unique hue for her painting.
Example
  • He used a chainsaw to hew the fallen tree into manageable pieces.
  • The carpenter will hew the wood to create the perfect shape for the furniture.
  • In ancient times, villagers would hew logs to build their homes.