eat

//iːt//

Translation

eat

Definition

To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it. It is the process of consuming food for nourishment or pleasure. The verb can also be used metaphorically to mean to consume, use up, or erode something.

Example

  • I eat breakfast every morning.

  • We should eat more vegetables for a healthy diet.

  • The acid will eat through the metal over time.

Synonyms

consume
devour
ingest
dine

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