Eat

/iːt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To consume food by taking it into the mouth, chewing, and swallowing.

We should eat dinner together as a family tonight.

To have a meal at a specified time.

I usually eat breakfast around 7 AM.

To devour or consume something rapidly or completely.

The dog will eat his food in just a few minutes.

To use up or exhaust something.

This project will eat up all of our resources.

To cause to disappear or vanish.

The constant worry began to eat away at her happiness.

Old English 'etan', of Germanic origin.

eat out:

To dine at a restaurant instead of at home.

eat your heart out:

To feel very sad or envious.

eat like a bird:

To eat very little.

To consume food.

Let's grab a bite to eat.

To take advantage of something.

He really ate that opportunity.