eating (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈiːtɪŋ/

Definition

The action of consuming food.

Examples

• The children were eating their lunch at school.

• He spent the evening eating and drinking with friends.

• Stop eating so fast, you'll get indigestion.

How to Use eating

eat up (phrasal verb)

To eat all of something, leaving none behind. — "Eat up your vegetables so you can have dessert."

eat in (phrasal verb)

To eat a meal at home rather than in a restaurant. — "We decided to eat in tonight instead of going out."

eat out (phrasal verb)

To eat a meal in a restaurant or café. — "It's nice to eat out once in a while."

Synonyms of eating

Words with a similar meaning to eating:

• dining
• consuming
• devouring
• feasting

Antonyms of eating

Words with the opposite meaning to eating:

• starving
• fasting

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