eat
/ˈit/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- take in solid food
“She was eating a banana” - eat a meal; take a meal
“We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls” - take in food; used of animals only
“This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat” - worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
“What's eating you?” - use up (resources or materials)
“this car consumes a lot of gas” - cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
“The acid corroded the metal”
Synonyms for eat
Words that rhyme with eat
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