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Eating: meaning, definitions and examples

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eating

 

[ หˆiหtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action of consuming

Eating is the act of consuming food or nourishment through the mouth. It is a fundamental activity necessary for survival, as it provides the body with energy and nutrients. The process of eating involves selecting food, chewing, and swallowing. Eating can also be a social activity, often shared with others during meals. Additionally, eating habits can vary widely across different cultures and regions.

Synonyms

chewing, consuming, devouring, ingesting, munching

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys eating sushi on weekends.
  • Eating vegetables is essential for a balanced diet.
  • They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
  • Eating out at restaurants can be a fun experience.
Context #2 | Noun

act of consuming food

Eating refers to the process of consuming food, typically in a social or individual context. This term can encompass all types of meals, snacks, and culinary experiences. Eating is crucial for maintaining health and energy and can also reflect cultural and personal preferences. The way people eat, including their choices of food, can signify their lifestyle and traditions.

Synonyms

banquet, dining, feast, mealtime, repast

Examples of usage

  • Eating should be enjoyable and nutritious.
  • His eating habits have changed since he started exercising.
  • Eating together is a great way to connect with family.
  • I love cooking because eating is my favorite part.

Translations

Translations of the word "eating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช essen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸในใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จน๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jesti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ borรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yemษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comer

Etymology

The word 'eating' originates from the Old English word 'etan', which means 'to eat' or 'to consume food'. This term has Germanic roots, related to the Proto-Germanic '*etanฤ…', which is the source of various cognates in related languages, such as 'essen' in German, 'eat' in Dutch, and 'aรพa' in Old Norse. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English as 'eten', which eventually developed into the modern form 'eating' by the late 15th century. The transformation of the word reflects not just linguistic changes but also the historical significance of food consumption in human society. As culture evolved, so did the practices surrounding eating, leading to the diverse culinary traditions we see today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,223, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.