eating
Translation
eating
Examples
He is eating an apple.
He is eating an apple.
Eating healthy food is important.
Eating healthy food is important.
Grammar Patterns
be ((-ing)) ((sth.)) to be in the process of consuming (sth.) He is eating an apple.
((-ing)) ((sth.)) is... The act of consuming (sth.) is... Eating healthy food is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consuming, devouring; Antonyms: fasting, starving
Etymology
From Old English 'etan', related to German 'essen'.
Memory Tips
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