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eat meaning and definition
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Definition of eat (verb)
- take in solid food
- "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?"
- 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"
- take in food; used of animals only
- "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
- synonyms: feed
- worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
- "What's eating you?"
- synonyms: eat on
- use up (resources or materials)
- cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Source: Princeton University Wordnet