Feed: meaning, definitions and examples

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feed

 

[ fiːd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A continuous flow of content on a social media platform where users can view and interact with posts from accounts they follow.

Synonyms

dashboard, stream, timeline

Examples of usage

  • People enjoy scrolling through their feed to see the latest updates from friends and influencers.
  • I posted a new photo on my feed and received a lot of likes and comments.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To provide content or updates on a social media platform for users to see and engage with.

Synonyms

post, share, upload

Examples of usage

  • I like to feed my followers with interesting content regularly.
  • She feeds her Instagram with photos from her travels.

Translations

Translations of the word "feed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimentar

🇮🇳 खिलाना

🇩🇪 füttern

🇮🇩 memberi makan

🇺🇦 годувати

🇵🇱 karmić

🇯🇵 餌を与える (esa o ataeru)

🇫🇷 nourrir

🇪🇸 alimentar

🇹🇷 beslemek

🇰🇷 먹이를 주다 (meogireul juda)

🇸🇦 تغذية (taghdhiya)

🇨🇿 krmit

🇸🇰 kŕmiť

🇨🇳 喂养 (wèiyǎng)

🇸🇮 hraniti

🇮🇸 gefa að borða

🇰🇿 тамақтандыру

🇬🇪 კვება

🇦🇿 qidalandırmaq

🇲🇽 alimentar

Word origin

The term 'feed' in the context of social media originated from the concept of providing a continuous stream of updates for users. It became popular with the rise of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where users could see a feed of content from accounts they followed. Over time, 'feed' has become a common term in online communication and content consumption.

See also: feedback, feeder, feeding.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,979, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.