eat Synonyms
Another word for eat
• verb (Context 1)
To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it for nourishment.
"The children usually consume fresh fruit and yogurt for breakfast before walking to school."
• verb (Context 2)
To have or partake of a meal at a particular time or place.
"We decided to dine at a small Italian restaurant near the theater."
• verb (Context 3)
To erode, corrode, or gradually destroy a surface or substance (often used with 'away' or 'into').
"Years of exposure to salt water and harsh winds had begun to erode away at the stone seawall."
• verb (Context 4)
To use up or deplete a valuable resource such as money, time, or energy, or to absorb a financial loss (informal).
"Unexpected repairs and rising utility bills quickly began to deplete into the family's monthly savings."
Opposites of eat
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of eat varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: