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eat meaning and definition

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EAT verb

Definition of eat (verb)

  1. take in solid food
    • "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?"
  2. eat a meal; take a meal
    • "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"
  3. take in food; used of animals only
    • "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
    • synonyms: feed
  4. worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
    • "What's eating you?"
    • synonyms: eat on
  5. use up (resources or materials)
  6. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
    • "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
    • synonyms: corrode, rust
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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