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Fat

🇬🇧 UK /["/fæt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fæt/"]/

Meaning of Fat

having too much flesh on it and weighing too much

In simple words: Having a lot of body weight; not thin.

Fat in a sentence

• The fat cat slept on the windowsill.
• She added a few fat slices of bacon to the sandwich.
• He felt fat after overeating at the buffet.
• The fat book was difficult to carry around.
• They cook with fat to make the food taste better.
• There was a lot of fat in the sauce.
• The model was criticized for being too fat for the fashion show.
• He was always told he should eat less fat.

How to use Fat

Used to describe someone who has excess body weight. Avoid using this word to describe someone in a negative or derogatory way, as it can be considered offensive.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a big, round cat – when you see it, you say, 'That cat is fat!'

Related words

Collocations with Fat

• be
• feel
• look
• enormously
• hugely
• immensely
• big fat
• be
• feel
• look
• enormously
• hugely
• immensely
• big fat

Synonyms for Fat

• overweight
• chubby
• plump
• heavy
• corpulent

Opposites of Fat

• thin
• slim
• skinny

Common mistakes with Fat

• Using 'fat' to describe a person in a derogatory manner.
• Confusing 'fat' with 'overweight'; 'fat' is often viewed as more judgmental.
• Using 'fats' instead of 'fat' when describing body shape.

Frequently asked questions about Fat

What does Fat mean?

Having a lot of body weight; not thin.

What is the definition of Fat?

having too much flesh on it and weighing too much

How do you use Fat in a sentence?

The fat cat slept on the windowsill.

Can you give another example of Fat?

She added a few fat slices of bacon to the sandwich.

What are synonyms for Fat?

Common alternatives include overweight, chubby, plump, heavy, corpulent.

What is the opposite of Fat?

Opposite meanings include thin, slim, skinny.

What words go with Fat?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, enormously, hugely, immensely, big fat, be, feel, look, enormously, hugely, immensely, big fat.

What are common mistakes when using Fat?

Using 'fat' to describe a person in a derogatory manner. Confusing 'fat' with 'overweight'; 'fat' is often viewed as more judgmental. Using 'fats' instead of 'fat' when describing body shape.

How do you pronounce Fat?

US: /["/fæt/"]/, UK: /["/fæt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fat?

Used to describe someone who has excess body weight. Avoid using this word to describe someone in a negative or derogatory way, as it can be considered offensive.

What CEFR level is Fat?

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