Definition of "eat"

Kid-friendly meaning of eat, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "eat" mean?

eat (verb) — to put food in your mouth and swallow it.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (eat)

Example sentences using "eat"

Grade K–2
I eat my lunch.
Grade 3–5
He likes to eat fruit before doing his homework after school.
Grade 6–8
What you eat first thing in the morning has more effect on the rest of your day than most people realize.

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