eat

/ˈiːt/

/ˈit/

to eat

MAIN VERB

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

1.1

to consume food as a meal

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

synonyms : eat on

to gradually destroy, damage, or weaken something through exposure to or contact with a corrosive substance like water, air, or an acid

synonyms : corrode

to use or utilize a lot of resources or materials

synonyms : consume

to bear the financial loss without seeking compensation or reimbursement

to orally pleasure a person's genitals

Examples

1. The team is eating their opponents for breakfast in the current game.

2. The factory employee was eating lunc in the cafeteria.

3. so I ate my fill.

4. I ate a sandwich and a half for lunch.