Eat: meaning, definitions and examples

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eat

[ iːt ]

^{Context #1}

everyday life

To put food into your mouth and swallow it.

Synonyms

consume, devour, ingest

Examples of usage

I eat breakfast every morning.
She was too nervous to eat anything before the big presentation.

^{Context #2}

informal

To have a meal.

Synonyms

dine, feast, have a meal

Examples of usage

Let's eat out tonight.
I'm hungry, let's eat!

^{Context #3}

informal

Food that is consumed.

Synonyms

dish, food, meal

Examples of usage

The restaurant serves delicious eats.
I'm craving some spicy eats tonight.

Translations

Translations of the word "eat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comer

🇮🇳 खाना

🇩🇪 essen

🇮🇩 makan

🇺🇦 їсти

🇵🇱 jeść

🇯🇵 食べる

🇫🇷 manger

🇪🇸 comer

🇹🇷 yemek

🇰🇷 먹다

🇸🇦 يأكل

🇨🇿 jíst

🇸🇰 jesť

🇨🇳 吃

🇸🇮 jesti

🇮🇸 borða

🇰🇿 жеу

🇬🇪 ჭამა

🇦🇿 yemək

🇲🇽 comer

Word origin

The word 'eat' originated from the Old English word etan, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word etan, meaning 'to eat.' Eating is a fundamental part of human existence, dating back to our earliest ancestors who foraged for food. The act of eating has evolved over time with the development of agriculture and culinary practices, leading to diverse cuisines and dining customs around the world.

See also: eatable, eaten, eater, eatery, overeat, overeater, overeating.