Meaning & Definition of word "Feed"

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    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.