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teethes

teethes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of teethe.

Meaning of teethe

Verb

teethe (third-person singular simple present teethes, present participle teething, simple past and past participle teethed)

  1. (intransitive) To grow teeth.
    • Babies typically start teething at about six months.
    Synonyms:
    dentize, cut new teeth, breed teeth
  2. (intransitive) To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
    • She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.

Questions about teethes

What is teethes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Teethes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of teethe.

Words near teethes in the dictionary

  1. teethbrushes
  2. teethe
  3. teethed
  4. teether
  5. teethers
  6. teethes
  7. teethful
  8. teethies
  9. teethily
  10. teething
  11. teething issues

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