Cool MateMeaning of Ate
Consumed food as the past tense of eat.
In simple words: To have consumed food.
Ate in a sentence
- Yesterday, I *ate* a delicious pizza for lunch.
- She *ate* an apple before heading to school.
- They *ate* at a fancy restaurant last night.
- He *ate* too much candy and felt sick.
- We *ate* together as a family every Sunday.
How to use Ate
Used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to consuming food. Avoid using it in abstract contexts.
Grammar pattern
ate + object
Memory hint
Think of 'eight' in a meal context – you 'ate' food.
Related words
Collocations with Ate
- ate breakfast
- ate lunch
- ate dinner
- ate too much
- ate quickly
Synonyms for Ate
- consumed
- devoured
- ingested
- dined
- savored
Common mistakes with Ate
- Incorrectly using 'eat' instead of 'ate' for past actions.
- Confusing 'ate' with 'eaten'; 'ate' is simple past.
- Neglecting to pair 'ate' with an object.
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Frequently asked questions about "Ate"
What does "Ate" mean?
To have consumed food.
What is the definition of "Ate"?
Consumed food as the past tense of eat.
How do you use "Ate" in a sentence?
Yesterday, I *ate* a delicious pizza for lunch.
Can you give another example of "Ate"?
She *ate* an apple before heading to school.
What are synonyms for "Ate"?
Common alternatives include consumed, devoured, ingested, dined, savored.
What is the opposite of "Ate"?
Opposite meanings include fast, starve.
What words go with "Ate"?
It commonly pairs with ate breakfast, ate lunch, ate dinner, ate too much, ate quickly.
What are common mistakes when using "Ate"?
Incorrectly using 'eat' instead of 'ate' for past actions. Confusing 'ate' with 'eaten'; 'ate' is simple past. Neglecting to pair 'ate' with an object.
How do you pronounce "Ate"?
US: //eɪt//, UK: //eɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Ate"?
Used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to consuming food. Avoid using it in abstract contexts.