Overeaten: meaning, definitions and examples

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overeaten

 

[ ˌoʊ.vərˈiː.tən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Overeaten refers to the act of having consumed more food than is necessary or healthy. It often implies a negative consequence, such as discomfort or an upset stomach, stemming from excessive eating.

Synonyms

excessive eating, glutted, overindulged

Examples of usage

  • I have overeaten at the buffet last night.
  • She feels sick because she has overeaten during the holiday dinner.
  • He often overeats when he watches television.

Translations

Translations of the word "overeaten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exagerado

🇮🇳 अधिक खाया हुआ

🇩🇪 überessen

🇮🇩 makan berlebihan

🇺🇦 переїдений

🇵🇱 przejedzony

🇯🇵 食べすぎた

🇫🇷 trop mangé

🇪🇸 comido en exceso

🇹🇷 aşırı yenmiş

🇰🇷 과식한

🇸🇦 مأكول بشكل مفرط

🇨🇿 přejedený

🇸🇰 prejedlý

🇨🇳 吃得过多

🇸🇮 prezasičen

🇮🇸 ofgnúinn

🇰🇿 артық тамақтанған

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად ნაყოლი

🇦🇿 şişmanlanmış

🇲🇽 comido en exceso

Word origin

The word 'overeaten' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'eat', which originates from the Old English 'etan', meaning to consume food. It first appeared in the English language in the early 14th century, and over time evolved to illustrate the concept of consuming food excessively. The prefix 'over-' is used to denote excessiveness or going beyond a limit, which perfectly complements the idea of eating too much. This term became more commonly used as societal attitudes towards food consumption and health evolved, particularly in discussions about dietary habits and the consequences of overeating. Today, 'overeaten' is frequently encountered in various contexts, including health, nutrition, and lifestyle discussions.