eat

/iːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to take food into the body by mouth; to consume

“She likes to eat a sandwich for lunch.”

2. verb

to consume or destroy something

“The fire will eat the old wooden fence in a few hours.”

3. noun

the act of taking food into the body

“It’s time for a meal, come and join us for some eat.”

4. noun

food or a meal

“What’s the eat like at that new restaurant?”

5. verb

to spoil or ruin something

“The rain will eat away at the paint on the car.”

Synonyms

  • consume
  • devour
  • dine

Antonyms

  • refuse
  • starve