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/
Korean meaning: 과식하다, 너무 많이 먹다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**이**트
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
over(과도하게) + eat(먹다)의 합성어로, 16세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 적당량을 넘어서 먹는다는 직관적인 의미입니다.
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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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