diet
Translation
diet, eating habits, regimen
Examples
A healthy diet is important.
A healthy diet is important.
I'm going on a diet to lose weight.
I'm going on a diet to lose weight.
Grammar Patterns
((a diet)) the food that a person or animal usually eats. A healthy diet is important.
((to be on a diet)) to be eating less food to lose weight. She is on a diet.
((to go on a diet)) to start eating less food to lose weight. I'm going on a diet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nutrition, regimen, eating habits
Etymology
From Greek 'diaita' meaning 'a way of life'. It originally referred to a whole lifestyle, not just food.
Memory Tips
The word contains 'die'. A bad diet can lead to poor health, so it's a stark reminder.