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Eat it

🇬🇧 UK //iːt ɪt// 🇺🇸 US //it ɪt//

Meaning of Eat it

To consume or ingest food.

In simple words: To consume food.

Eat it in a sentence

• You should eat it before it gets cold.
• I told him to eat it if he was hungry.
• Don't forget to eat it all!

How to use Eat it

Commonly used in everyday language when referring to consuming food. Less appropriate in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

eat + object

Memory hint

Think of a person excitedly saying 'Eat it!' to a plate of delicious food.

Related words

Collocations with Eat it

• eat dinner
• eat lunch
• eat fast

Synonyms for Eat it

• consume
• devour
• ingest
• gobble
• wolf down

Opposites of Eat it

• spit it out
• refuse
• reject

Common mistakes with Eat it

• Using 'ate it' instead of 'eat it' in the present tense.
• Confusing with 'eat' when referring to a non-food item.
• Misplacing the object, e.g. saying 'eat' without specifying what.

Frequently asked questions about Eat it

What does Eat it mean?

To consume food.

What is the definition of Eat it?

To consume or ingest food.

How do you use Eat it in a sentence?

You should eat it before it gets cold.

Can you give another example of Eat it?

I told him to eat it if he was hungry.

What are synonyms for Eat it?

Common alternatives include consume, devour, ingest, gobble, wolf down.

What is the opposite of Eat it?

Opposite meanings include spit it out, refuse, reject.

What words go with Eat it?

It commonly pairs with eat dinner, eat lunch, eat fast.

What are common mistakes when using Eat it?

Using 'ate it' instead of 'eat it' in the present tense. Confusing with 'eat' when referring to a non-food item. Misplacing the object, e.g. saying 'eat' without specifying what.

How do you pronounce Eat it?

US: //it ɪt//, UK: //iːt ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eat it?

Commonly used in everyday language when referring to consuming food. Less appropriate in formal writing.