Meaning & Definition of word "Eats"

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.