eat

conjugation eating - ate - eaten

verb: to take food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it
- She likes to eat fresh fruit every morning.
verb: to consume or use up a resource, especially in large amounts
- The new software will eat a lot of memory on older computers.
verb: to erode, corrode, or wear away gradually
- Acid rain can eat the stone statues over time.
verb: to have a meal, especially in a social setting
- We decided to eat together at the new Italian restaurant.