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to tuck in
01
to make someone comfortable in bed, typically by arranging the sheets and blankets around them
Examples
She tucked the child in and kissed him goodnight.
02
to eat with enthusiasm and hearty appetite
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
in
Base verb
tuck
Present tense
tuck in
3rd person singular
tucks in
Present participle
tucking in
Past simple
tucked in
Past participle
tucked in
Examples
With the Thanksgiving feast spread out before them, everyone eagerly grabbed their forks, ready to tuck in and enjoy the abundance of delicious dishes.
