eat
word
/ˈit/
EET
/ˈiːt/
EET
Definition
To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it to get energy and nutrients.
Usage & Nuances
Common, everyday verb used in all situations related to consuming food. Often appears in phrases like 'eat breakfast/lunch/dinner' and idioms such as 'eat out' (dine at a restaurant) and 'eat up' (consume completely). Not to be confused with 'drink' (consume liquids).
Spanish: comerPortuguese (BR): comerPortuguese (PT): comerChinese (Simplified): 吃Chinese (Traditional): 喫Hindi: खानाArabic: يأكلBengali: খাওয়াRussian: естьJapanese: 食べるVietnamese: ănKorean: 먹다Turkish: yemekUrdu: کھاناIndonesian: makan
Example Sentences
She eats breakfast at 7 am.
basic
I eat an apple every day.
basic
We will eat dinner together tonight.
basic
Do you want to eat out or cook at home?
natural
He quickly ate up all the food on his plate.
natural
I don't feel hungry right now, so I won't eat.
natural