Meaning & Definition of word "Feed"
Feed
/fiːd/
noun:
- 1. food for animals, especially livestock
- Example: We need to buy more feed for the chickens.
- 2. a supply of information or data presented continuously
- Example: He subscribed to a news feed to stay updated on current events.
verb:
- 1. to give food to someone or something
- Example: I need to feed the cat before I leave for work.
- 2. to provide someone with information or resources
- Example: The teacher will feed the students with knowledge throughout the semester.
- 3. to supply or provide something in the form of a flow or continuous supply
- Example: The factory will feed raw materials into the production line.
Etymology
●Old English 'fēdan', from Proto-Germanic '*fōdōną'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feed off:
to depend on or take advantage of something.
feed the beast:
to provide resources to something that demands constant attention.
feed someone's ego:
to indulge or flatter someone's self-esteem.
off the feed:
not eating or not receiving sustenance.
Related Words
feeder:
a device or person that supplies a feed.
feedstock:
raw material supplied to a machine or processing plant.
feedbag:
a bag used to hold feed for animals.
Slang Meanings of feed
Meaning: to give someone information or updates.
● Example Sentence: He fed me the details about the party.
Meaning: to be immersed in or consume content, especially on social media.
● Example Sentence: I was just feeding on TikTok videos all night.