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Definitions

eat

[eet] / it /
VERB
consume food
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attack bite chew devour dine feed ingest inhale nibble pick swallow
STRONG
absorb banquet bolt breakfast cram digest dispatch gorge gormandize graze lunch masticate munch nosh ruminate scarf scoff snack sup wolf
WEAK
break bread chow down dispose of fall to feast upon gobble up have a bite have a meal have for make pig of oneself partake of peck at pig out polish off pork out put away take food take in take nourishment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain
VERB
erode, wear away; use up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bite drain nibble
STRONG
condense corrode crumble decay decompose disappear disintegrate dissipate dissolve exhaust gnaw liquefy melt rot rust spill squander vanish
WEAK
run through waste away
Antonyms
STRONG
build develop flourish grow hoard put together solidify
WEAK
maintain preserve

Example Sentences

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Higher energy costs could further eat into profit margins if customers aren’t willing to spend more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Travelers can always choose to eat before the flight or bring food aboard the plane.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

We humans eat seven fishes on Christmas Eve, samosas on Eid al-Fitr and maple cookies behind the moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Trichomonosis is caused by a parasite that affects the mouth, throat and upper digestive tracts of birds and can make it hard for them to eat, drink or breathe.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I knew that Rich was trying not to eat as much so his pants wouldn’t tear on him, but it was happening anyway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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