Synonyms for

Eats

Verb / i:ts / Another word for eats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To consume food or drink through the mouth

Synonyms & similar words

feed corrode eaton eatup eat useup wipeout runthrough grub deplete rust chuck consume chow exhaust consumes devours ingests noshes dines feeds grazes munches partakes samples supps swallows

Synonyms by register

Formal

consumes ingests devours

Informal

grubs munches chows down noms

Literary

partakes feasts

Antonyms

starves fasts abstains deprives withholds

Common collocations

  • eats a meal
  • eats out
  • eats too much
  • eats healthy
  • eats quickly
  • eats a lot
  • eats up

Word family

noun eater
verb eat
adjective edible

Usage note

The verb 'eats' is the third-person singular present tense of 'eat'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Example sentences

  1. He eats breakfast at 7 o'clock every morning.
  2. She eats her vegetables before having dessert.
  3. My dog eats his food very quickly.
  4. We usually eat dinner together as a family.
  5. The lion eats its prey to survive.

Quotes

  • All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Charles M. Schulz
  • The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates

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