Eat — synonyms, definition

1. eat (Verb)

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eat (Verb) — Take in solid food. ex. "She was eating a banana" ex. "What did you eat for dinner last night?"

eat (Verb) — Have a meal. ex. "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls" ex. "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"

eat (Verb) — Take in food; used of animals only. ex. "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat" ex. "What do whales eat?"

eat (Verb) — Worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way. ex. "What's eating you?"

eat (Verb) — Use (resources or materials) over time in order to function. ex. "this car eats up a lot of gas"

eat (Verb) — Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid. ex. "The acid ate the metal"

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