fed

fɛd

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘feed’, to give food to someone or something

“The farmer fed the chickens this morning.”

2. verb

past tense of ‘feed’, to provide with nutrients or fuel

“The car has been fed the wrong type of gasoline.”

3. verb

past tense of ‘feed’, to supply with information

“The news has been fed to us through multiple sources.”

4. noun

something that has been fed, especially an animal

“The dog was fed and is now sleeping.”

5. adjective

well-fed or full, especially an animal

“The well-fed horse was happy to run.”

Synonyms

  • fed up
  • nourished
  • sated

Antonyms

  • emaciated
  • starved