English · Common Verbs
eat
/iːt/
[/iːt/]
take in food
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
Example
They sat down to eat dinner together, sharing stories about their long busy day.
They sat down to eat dinner together, sharing stories about their long busy day.
Etymology
From Old English 'etan', of Germanic origin, related to Latin 'edere'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common verbs in English.