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Eat

usgb/iːt/Volume
verbPlay

To put food in your mouth and chew and swallow it.

We will eat dinner at 7pm.
Often appears as...
eat dinner
eat a meal
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LampPro Tip 1/2
Meal TimesPlay
Use 'eat' to specify when you have meals like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. SlideLet's eat lunch at noon.
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Polite RequestsPlay
'Eat up' can be a gentle encouragement to finish your meal, often used by adults to children. SlideEat up, your food is getting cold.