overeat — to eat too much food, especially at one meal
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to eat too much food, especially at one meal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always tells me not to overeat, but her cooking is too delicious to resist!
- During the buffet, I completely overate and had to loosen my belt.
- Studies show that people overeat when they eat while watching TV.
overeat
VERB[/ˌoʊvərˈiːt/]
to eat too much food, especially at one meal
to eat too much food, especially at one meal
Overeat and face defeat, while moderation helps you compete!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed from Old English 'ofer' (over, excessively) and 'etan' (to eat), first recorded in the 16th century. The term literally combines the sense of excess with the act of eating, conveying the meaning of consuming food beyond appropriate or moderate amounts.
Breakdown
over- (excessively, beyond measure) + eat (to consume food). The prefix 'over-' intensifies the base verb 'eat' to indicate consumption in excess of what is normal or healthy.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always tells me not to overeat, but her cooking is too delicious to resist!”
“During the buffet, I completely overate and had to loosen my belt.”
“Studies show that people overeat when they eat while watching TV.”
“I promised myself not to overeat at the wedding, but the chocolate cake broke my willpower.”
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