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UK/["/miːl/"]/US/["/miːl/"]/

Meaning of Meal

In simple words: Food that you eat at one time.

Meal in a sentence

  • I had a delicious meal at the new restaurant.
  • Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
  • We usually have a big family meal on Sundays.
  • She prepared a healthy meal for her friends.
  • A three-course meal includes an appetizer, main dish, and dessert.

How to use Meal

Use 'meal' in common situations related to eating. It can refer to breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This term is appropriate in any context when talking about food.

Grammar pattern

meal + (as a noun)

Memory hint

Think of 'meal' like 'seal' - a seal munching on a fish during dinner time.

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Collocations with Meal

Synonyms for Meal

Opposites of Meal

Common mistakes with Meal

  • Confused with 'meals' - forgetting to use the correct plural form when talking about more than one.
  • Using 'meal' as a verb - 'meal' is only a noun.
  • Saying 'have a meal' but using it incorrectly in phrases where 'eat' is more appropriate.

Compare Meal with Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Feast

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Frequently asked questions about Meal

What does Meal mean?

Food that you eat at one time.

What is the definition of Meal?

an occasion when people eat food, especially breakfast, lunch or dinner

How do you use Meal in a sentence?

I had a delicious meal at the new restaurant.

Can you give another example of Meal?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

What are synonyms for Meal?

Common alternatives include dinner, lunch, breakfast, feast, repast.

What is the opposite of Meal?

Opposite meanings include snack, fast.

What words go with Meal?

It commonly pairs with big, filling, heavy, big, filling, heavy.

What are common mistakes when using Meal?

Confused with 'meals' - forgetting to use the correct plural form when talking about more than one. Using 'meal' as a verb - 'meal' is only a noun. Saying 'have a meal' but using it incorrectly in phrases where 'eat' is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce Meal?

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

When should I use Meal?

Use 'meal' in common situations related to eating. It can refer to breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This term is appropriate in any context when talking about food.

What CEFR level is Meal?

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