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UK/["/iːt/","/iːts/","/et//eɪt/","/ˈiːtn/","/ˈiːtɪŋ/"]/US/["/iːt/","/iːts/","/eɪt/","/ˈiːtn/","/ˈiːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Eat

In simple words: to put food in your mouth and swallow it

Eat in a sentence

  • I like to eat pizza on Fridays.
  • Can you eat fruits and vegetables every day?
  • He does not want to eat his vegetables.
  • They will eat dinner at 6 PM.
  • Did you eat breakfast this morning?

How to use Eat

Use 'eat' for all types of meals. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can feel too casual for very formal dining situations.

Grammar pattern

eat + object

Memory hint

Think of 'eat' as 'Eager to Enjoy A Taste!'

Related words

Collocations with Eat

  • well
  • a lot
  • enough
  • find something to
  • get (yourself) something to
  • grab something to
  • a bite to eat
  • eat and drink
  • eat like a horse
  • well
  • a lot
  • enough
  • find something to
  • get (yourself) something to
  • grab something to
  • a bite to eat
  • eat and drink
  • eat like a horse

Synonyms for Eat

Opposites of Eat

Common mistakes with Eat

  • Using 'eaten' instead of 'eat' in present tense contexts.
  • Confusing 'eat' with 'feed', which refers to providing food to someone else.
  • Incorrectly using 'eating' without an object when it should be a complete action.

Compare Eat with Consume, Devour

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Frequently asked questions about Eat

What does Eat mean?

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

What is the definition of Eat?

to put food in your mouth, bite it and swallow it

How do you use Eat in a sentence?

I like to eat pizza on Fridays.

Can you give another example of Eat?

Can you eat fruits and vegetables every day?

What are synonyms for Eat?

Common alternatives include consume, ingest, devour, dine, chew.

What is the opposite of Eat?

Opposite meanings include fast, abstain, diet.

What words go with Eat?

It commonly pairs with well, a lot, enough, find something to, get (yourself) something to, grab something to, a bite to eat, eat and drink, eat like a horse, well, a lot, enough, find something to, get (yourself) something to, grab something to, a bite to eat, eat and drink, eat like a horse.

What are common mistakes when using Eat?

Using 'eaten' instead of 'eat' in present tense contexts. Confusing 'eat' with 'feed', which refers to providing food to someone else. Incorrectly using 'eating' without an object when it should be a complete action.

How do you pronounce Eat?

US: /["/iːt/","/iːts/","/eɪt/","/ˈiːtn/","/ˈiːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/iːt/","/iːts/","/et//eɪt/","/ˈiːtn/","/ˈiːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eat?

Use 'eat' for all types of meals. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can feel too casual for very formal dining situations.

What CEFR level is Eat?

"Eat" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.