Cool MateMeaning of Ate
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.
Ate appears in
Ate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أكل
تناول الطعام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খেয়েছি
খাবার খাওয়া হয়ে গেছে।
- GermanDeutsch
aß
Essen zu sich genommen haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Comí/Comiste/Comió/Comimos/Comieron
Haber comido algo.
- Persianفارسی
خوردن
غذایی مصرف کرده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Mangé
Avoir mangé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खाया
खाना खा चुके हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Mangiato
Aver consumato cibo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Comeu
Ter consumido comida.
- RussianРусский
Съел
Поесть.
- Urduاردو
کھایا
کھانا کھا لیا۔
- Chinese中文
吃了
吃过饭。
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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.