eat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To ingest. — To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To ingest. — To consume a meal.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To ingest. — To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eat” mean?
To ingest. — To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
Is “eat” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.