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EAT

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There are 7 meanings of the word Eat.

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Eat - as a verb

Take in food; used of animals only

Example: "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feed8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11have10ingest7take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way

Example: "What's eating you?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat on

Use up (resources or materials)

Example: "This car consumes a lot of gas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consume11deplete10eat upexhaust17use upwipe out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drop7expend16spend8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Example: "The acid corroded the metal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrode10rust4

Eat - as a noun

Something to be eaten; a meal; a food item.

Example Sentences

"I eat breakfast every morning."
"She eats an apple for a snack."
"They eat lunch together at work."
"He eats dinner with his family every night."
"We eat out at a restaurant on special occasions."
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Word Game Points

Is EAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is EAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is EAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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