eating
verb/ˈiːtɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #1,121 most common English word
Meaning
The act of taking food into the body through the mouth.
Example sentence
She was enjoying her lunch while eating a sandwich.
Synonyms & related words
- consuming
- chewing
- munching
- devouring
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