English dictionary
eat
verbPronunciation
iːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
verb
- use up (resources or materials)
verb
- eat a meal; take a meal
verb
- take in solid food
verb
- take in food; used of animals only
verb
- worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Example sentences
The acid corroded the metal
The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
this car consumes a lot of gas
We exhausted our savings
They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls
I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation
She was eating a banana
What did you eat for dinner last night?
This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat
What do whales eat?
What's eating you?