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During the ten years I lived in the U.K., I frequently attended an Anglican church just outside of London. I enjoyed the energetic singing and the thoughtful homilies. And yet, I found it easy to be a pew warmer, a consumer, a back row critic.
Gary Hamel

Meaning of "pew" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PEW

Pywe, from Old French puye, from Latin podium a balcony, from Greek podion supporting structure, from pous foot.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PEW

pew  [pjuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pew is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pew

Pew

A pew is a long bench seat or enclosed box, used for seating members of a congregation or choir in a church or sometimes a courtroom.

Definition of pew in the English dictionary

The first definition of pew in the dictionary is one of several long benchlike seats with backs, used by the congregation. Other definition of pew is an enclosed compartment reserved for the use of a family or other small group. Pew is also a seat.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEW


avenue
ˈævɪˌnjuː
continue
kənˈtɪnjuː
debut
ˈdeɪbjuː
due
djuː
few
fjuː
hue
hjuː
Hugh
hjuː
interview
ˈɪntəˌvjuː
knew
njuː
lieu
ljuː
Matthew
ˈmæθjuː
menu
ˈmɛnjuː
meu
mjuː
mu
mjuː
new
njuː
nu
njuː
overview
ˈəʊvəˌvjuː
preview
ˈpriːvjuː
review
rɪˈvjuː
you
juː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEW

petty sessions
petulance
petulancy
petulant
petulantly
petunia
petuntse
petuntze
Petworth House
Pevsner
pewee
pewholder
pewit
pewter
pewterer
peyote
peyotism
peyotist
peyse
peytrel

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEW

a good few
Andrew
brand-new
brew
crew
dew
drew
flew
grew
have a few
Hebrew
not a few
point of view
renew
screw
sew
the few
the new
threw
view

Synonyms and antonyms of pew in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pew» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEW

Find out the translation of pew to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pew from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pew» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

皮尤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

banco
570 millions of speakers

English

pew
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेंच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пью
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

banco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গির্জায় ঘেরা আসন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

banc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pew
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bank
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

座席
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pew
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghế dài trong nhà thờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ப்யூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पीयू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kilise sırası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

banco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pew
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

П´ю
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

strană
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στασίδι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kerkbank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pew
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pew
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pew

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEW»

The term «pew» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.975 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEW» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pew» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pew» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pew

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4 QUOTES WITH «PEW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pew.
1
Gary Hamel
During the ten years I lived in the U.K., I frequently attended an Anglican church just outside of London. I enjoyed the energetic singing and the thoughtful homilies. And yet, I found it easy to be a pew warmer, a consumer, a back row critic.
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Pierre Loti
I still went to church regularly every Sunday; that is we all went there together. I reverenced the family pew where we had assembled for so many years; and apart from that reason I hold it dear because it is associated in my memory with my mother.
3
Cavett Robert
When it's foggy in the pulpit it's cloudy in the pew.
4
Alice Sebold
I went to church irregularly and was mostly reading comics in the pew.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEW»

Discover the use of pew in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pew and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of ...
She also provides a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. More than ever, Parenting in the Pew is essential reading for parents and worship leaders who want to help children make joyful noises unto the Lord.
Robbie Fox Castleman, 2012
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The Devil in Pew Number Seven
Rebecca Nichols Alonzo recounts the events surrounding her father's murder, describing how a church member who refused to give up control when Robert Nichols took over as pastor tormented and threatened her family, until the night that ...
Rebecca Nichols Alonzo, 2010
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NRSV Pew Bible
It's also designed to lie flatter when opened--so it's more comfortable to hold, won't spring shut like a cheaper binding. This is the choice for churches who require good looks, durability, and outstanding value.
Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. Staff, 2004
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Large Print Pew Bible-KJV
Scofield Text This pew Bible's big and crisp, 10-point black letter type will make it easier for many readers to use the Bible in a variety of worship settings.
Hendrickson Publishers, 2008
5
A Room with a Pew: Sleeping Our Way Through Spain's Ancient ...
As they quickly discovered, these are intriguing places in which to stay.
Richard Starks, Miriam Murcutt, 2012
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Pew Bible-KJV
SPECIAL FEATURES - Bible Promises - Harmony of the Gospels - Miracles of the Old Testament - Miracles of the New Testament - Parables of the Old Testament - Old Testament Prophecies of the Passion - Parables of the New Testament - Four ...
Hendrickson Publishers, 2007
7
Blood on a Pew: Overcoming Tragedy Through the Truth of Eternity
As Bill Gaines puts the pieces together and tries to find answers to his questions, he finds himself on a spiritual journey. Join him as he finds healing and forgiveness in his faith and learns what led to Blood on a Pew.
W. S. Gaines, 2011
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Bible Knock-Knock Jokes from the Back Pew
Presents a collection of knock-knock jokes featuring the names of characters from the Bible.
Mike Thaler, 2010
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A View from the Back Pew: God, Religion and Our Personal ...
This book helps deal with the imprint religion has made while leaving out the guilt commonly linked to asking such questions.
Tim O'Donnell, 2011
10
Preaching to Every Pew: Cross-Cultural Strategies
Preaching to Every Pew, based on extensive field research, takes on the challenge of preaching in such a context.
James R. Nieman, Thomas G. Rogers

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pew is used in the context of the following news items.
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Things to fear more than terrorism
From the Pew Research Center's latest surveys: “Americans, Europeans, Middle Easterners Focus on ISIS as Greatest Danger” … over ... «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
2
Pew Poll: Republican Voters Notice Washington GOP's Obama …
A recent Pew survey shows the support of Republicans for GOP behavior has dropped like a stone — down 18 percent (from 86% to 68%) ... «VDARE.com, Jul 15»
3
More on 'Nones' from readers, Pew poll
Many churches are not filling pews as the percentage of U.S. adults with no religious affiliation grows, according to a 2015 report by Pew. «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
4
Half of all church fires in past 20 years were arsons
Arson/bombings Accidental fires Undetermined cause/other 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 0 100 200 300 400 500 PEW RESEARCH CENTER. «Pew Research Center, Jul 15»
5
Pew Charitable Trusts study finds little social mobility in US
The Pew Charitable Trust and the Russell Sage Foundation examined the 'transmission of economic advantage across generations using ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Majority Of Parents Get Support From Social Media, Pew Research …
The Pew Research Center discovered that majority of parents turn to social media for emotional support, and parenting information. «iSchoolGuide, Jul 15»
7
Global Publics: Economic Conditions Are Bad
Economic Mood Poor in Most Nations Seven years after the beginning of the global financial crisis, a Pew Research Center survey of 40 ... «Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project, Jul 15»
8
GOP's Favorability Rating Takes a Negative Turn
The latest national survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted July 14-20, 2015 among 2,002 adults, finds little change in more specific ... «Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Jul 15»
9
Pew study: Council 'prerogative' on land deals is ironclad
A new report released Thursday by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows just how firm that tradition's footing is. In recent years, Council has never ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
10
5 charts on America's (very positive) image in Africa
But it's not just Obama – as Pew Research Center surveys have shown over the years, the United States consistently receives high marks ... «Pew Research Center, Jul 15»

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