eat
- v take in solid food
She was eating a banana
What did you eat for dinner last night? - v eat a meal; take a meal
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 - v take in food; used of animals only
This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat
What do whales eat? - v worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
What's eating you? - v use up (resources or materials)
- v cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid