eat — to put food into your mouth and chew and swallow it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put food into your mouth and chew and swallow it
Pronunciation (IPA): /iːt/
Example Sentences
- We usually eat dinner together as a family.
- My dog can eat a whole pizza in 30 seconds - he should join a speed eating contest!
- She eats vegetables every day to stay healthy.
eat
VERB[/iːt/]
to put food into your mouth and chew and swallow it
She eats a warm bowl of noodles after a long day.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Eat derives from Old English 'etan', a fundamental verb with roots in the common Germanic language family. As a word describing one of humanity's most basic activities, it has remained a core vocabulary item throughout the history of the English language.
Breakdown
Old English 'etan' evolved directly into modern English 'eat' through regular sound changes, with the root maintaining its original meaning of consuming food.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“We usually eat dinner together as a family.”
“My dog can eat a whole pizza in 30 seconds - he should join a speed eating contest!”
“She eats vegetables every day to stay healthy.”
“Don't eat with your mouth open - you're not a washing machine!”
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