eat
Translation
to eat, to consume
Examples
I eat breakfast every morning.
I eat breakfast every morning.
Let's eat out tonight.
Let's eat out tonight.
What time do you want to eat?
What time do you want to eat?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to eat (sth.) I eat breakfast every morning.
eat out to eat at a restaurant Let's eat out tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consume, devour, have a meal
Etymology
From Old English 'etan', which has common roots in many Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
The 'ea' in 'eat' is like the 'ea' in 'meal'. You eat a meal.