eating

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс потребления пищи, обычно путем пережевывания и проглатывания.

A noun referring to the act of consuming food, typically by chewing and swallowing.

uncountable

1. The act of consuming foodA1formal

   The process of taking food into the body through the mouth for nourishment.

   Приём пищи

   • Eating is essential for survival.
   • She enjoys eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
   • Mindful eating can improve digestion.

   Synonymsconsumptiondiningfeedingingestion

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по потреблению пищи.

A verb used to indicate the act of consuming food.

irregular verb

1. Consume foodA1formal

   To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

   Есть

   • I eat breakfast every morning.
   • She eats vegetables for lunch.
   • They eat dinner together as a family.

   Synonymschewconsumedevourdinefeedgobblegormandizeingestmunchnoshswallowwolf

2. Eat away or erodeB2formal

   To gradually destroy or wear away something.

   Разъедать

   • Acid can eat away metal over time.
   • The waves eat away at the coastline.
   • Rust is eating away the old car.

   Synonymsablateconsumecorrodedissolveerodegnawwear away

3. Consume or use upB2informal

   To use up resources or supplies completely.

   Потреблять

   • The project ate up all our budget.
   • This car eats gas like crazy.
   • The meeting ate up the entire afternoon.

   Synonymsconsumedepletedevourexhaustuse up

   Antonymsconserveprovidesupply

Phrasal variantseat ateat awayeat ineat intoeat oneat outeat up