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Eat

it
Ekstremt Vanlig
600 - 700
600 - 700
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.

Eat -

to consume food by putting it in the mouth and chewing it

Eksempel: I eat breakfast every morning before work.
Bruk: informalKontekst: daily routines, casual conversations
Merk: This is the most common meaning of 'eat' and is used in various contexts.

to have a meal

Eksempel: Let's eat dinner together tonight.
Bruk: informalKontekst: inviting someone to share a meal, family gatherings
Merk: It implies sitting down to consume a meal.

to erode or destroy gradually

Eksempel: The acid rain eats away at the metal over time.
Bruk: formalKontekst: scientific discussions, technical contexts
Merk: This meaning is more figurative and used in specific contexts.

Synonymer for Eat

consume

To consume means to eat or drink something, especially in large quantities.
Eksempel: We consume food to nourish our bodies.
Merk: The term 'consume' is often used in a more formal or technical context compared to 'eat.'

devour

To devour means to eat something quickly and eagerly.
Eksempel: After the long hike, they devoured a delicious meal.
Merk: Devour implies a sense of eagerness or hunger in eating, often used for consuming food rapidly.

ingest

To ingest means to take food, drink or another substance into the body through the mouth.
Eksempel: It is important to ingest a balanced diet for good health.
Merk: Ingest is a more formal term for consuming food or drink.

partake

To partake means to eat or drink something, especially as a participant in an activity.
Eksempel: Let's partake in this delicious feast together.
Merk: Partake is often used in a social or communal context, implying sharing in an experience.

Eats uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Eat like a horse

To eat a large amount of food, usually quickly and eagerly.
Eksempel: He eats like a horse, but never gains weight.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes eating a lot, similar to a horse's large appetite.

Eat your words

To admit that something you said was wrong.
Eksempel: She said I would never finish the project on time, but now she has to eat her words.
Merk: This phrase involves acknowledging and retracting a statement previously made.

Eat out

To have a meal in a restaurant or outside of one's home.
Eksempel: Let's eat out tonight at that new Italian restaurant.
Merk: This phrase refers specifically to dining outside the home, often in a restaurant setting.

Eat humble pie

To admit your error and apologize.
Eksempel: After boasting about his skills, he had to eat humble pie when he failed the exam.
Merk: This phrase involves acknowledging a mistake or defeat and showing humility.

Eat into

To gradually reduce or use up something, such as time or money.
Eksempel: The unexpected expenses have been eating into our savings.
Merk: This phrase implies a slow depletion or reduction of a resource over time.

Eat up

To finish eating all of something, especially food on a plate.
Eksempel: Don't play with your food, just eat up before it gets cold.
Merk: This phrase focuses on consuming all of the food that has been served or available.

Eat away at

To cause gradual damage or distress over time.
Eksempel: Guilt started to eat away at him as he kept the secret.
Merk: This phrase describes a continuous process of deterioration or emotional impact.

Eat crow

To admit that you were wrong or accept humiliation.
Eksempel: He had to eat crow after his incorrect predictions were proven wrong.
Merk: This phrase signifies being forced to admit a mistake or face embarrassment.

Eat one's heart out

To feel jealousy or longing for something one cannot have.
Eksempel: She can eat her heart out all she wants, but she won't get what she lost back.
Merk: This phrase conveys a sense of envy or regret over something unattainable.

Eats hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Chow down

To eat a large amount of food quickly and with enthusiasm.
Eksempel: Let's chow down on some pizza!
Merk: Informal way to express eating heartily.

Munch

To eat something steadily or with a continuous and often audible chewing action.
Eksempel: I'm munching on some chips while watching TV.
Merk: More casual and specific than just saying 'eat'.

Nosh

To eat food enthusiastically or heartily.
Eksempel: Do you want to grab some nosh at the new deli down the street?
Merk: Connotes a more informal and voracious way of eating.

Pig out

To eat a large amount of food quickly and in an indulgent manner.
Eksempel: I'm going to pig out on all these desserts at the party!
Merk: Implies excessive or gluttonous eating.

Grub

Food, especially of a simple or unappetizing kind.
Eksempel: Let's go grab some grub before the movie starts.
Merk: Refers specifically to food, especially when the quality may not be exceptional.

Snack

To eat a light or casual meal between regular meals.
Eksempel: I'll just snack on some fruit for now.
Merk: Indicates a small amount of food consumed between main meals.

Feast

To enjoy a large and elaborate meal, often in celebration or abundance.
Eksempel: We feasted on a variety of dishes at the banquet.
Merk: Usually associated with special occasions or lavish spreads.

Eat - Eksempler

I like to eat pizza.
She is always snacking on something.
They were feasting on a delicious meal.

Eats grammatikk

Eat - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: eat
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): ate
Verb, perfektum partisipp (Verb, past participle): eaten
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): eating
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): eats
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): eat
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): eat
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
eat inneholder 1 stavelser: eat
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈēt
eat , ˈēt (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Eat - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
eat: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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