obese — very fat; overweight to a degree that is unhealthy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very fat; overweight to a degree that is unhealthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈbis/
Example Sentences
- My cat became so obese that it couldn't fit through the cat door anymore.
- The study showed that obese individuals have a higher risk of heart disease.
- He was so obese that he had to buy two airplane seats for his vacation.
obese
ADJECTIVE[/oʊˈbis/]
very fat; overweight to a degree that is unhealthy
Very fat, unhealthily overweight
The obese man began exercising to become healthier.
The obese man put down the cheese, picked up peas, and started eating healthier.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obēsus,' the past participle of 'obedere,' meaning 'to eat up' or 'to consume.' The prefix 'ob-' means 'against' or 'toward,' combined with 'edere' meaning 'to eat.'
Breakdown
ob- (against/toward) + -ese (eaten up, past participle form) = obese (eaten away by excessive consumption)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat became so obese that it couldn't fit through the cat door anymore.”
“The study showed that obese individuals have a higher risk of heart disease.”
“He was so obese that he had to buy two airplane seats for his vacation.”
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