to eat
Pronunciation
/iːt/

Definition & Meaning of "eat"in English

to eat
01

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

Transitive: to eat food
to eat definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Irregular
Present tense
eat
3rd person singular
eats
Present participle
eating
Past simple
ate
Past participle
eaten
Examples
They enjoy eating pizza on Friday nights.
1.1

to consume food as a meal

Intransitive
to eat definition and meaning
Examples
We usually eat at our favorite restaurant on Sundays.
02

to cause worry or annoyance for someone

Transitive: to eat sb
to eat definition and meaning
Examples
Waiting for news of the surgery is eating me with anxiety.
03

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

Transitive: to eat sth
Examples
The acid rain has eaten holes in the marble statues outside.
04

to use or utilize a lot of resources or materials

Transitive: to eat resources or materials
Examples
The heavy machinery eats through coal to generate power.
05

to bear a financial loss without seeking compensation or reimbursement

Transitive: to eat a financial loss
Examples
The business ate the cost of the damaged goods.
06

to orally pleasure a person's genitals

Transitive: to eat sb
Examples
He loves it when she eats him.
07

to rock or pull off an outfit exceptionally well

Slang

What does "to eat" mean in fashion slang?

The phrase "to eat" means to wear or present an outfit with strong confidence and style, to the point that it stands out and impresses others. The structure comes from "eat" being used metaphorically in internet culture to mean outperforming or excelling. It is commonly used in fashion and online contexts to praise someone who looks exceptionally good or "dominates" with their appearance.

Examples
She ate that look at the awards show.
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