Meaning & Definition of word "Eats"
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Eats
/iːts/
verb:
- 1. Third person singular present tense of eat; to consume food.
- Example: He eats breakfast every morning before work.
- 2. To take in food through the mouth for digestion.
- Example: She eats a variety of fruits to stay healthy.
- 3. To consume or exhaust something, often in reference to resources or time.
- Example: The project eats up a lot of our budget.
- 4. To devour or consume eagerly.
- Example: The hungry child eats his meal with great enthusiasm.
- 5. To have a meal with someone or something as the subject.
- Example: The family eats together at the dinner table.
Etymology
Middle English 'eten', from Old English 'etan', meaning 'to eat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eats like a horse:
To eat a large amount of food.
eats up:
To consume completely.
eats away at:
To gradually diminish or destroy something.
Related Words
eat:
To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.
eating:
The act of consuming food.
eater:
One who consumes food.
Slang Meanings of eats
Meaning: Grabs a bite
Example Sentence: Let’s grab a bite after work.
Meaning: Chow down
Example Sentence: They were chowing down at the buffet.