eat

verb

1. 1

   cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

   The acid corroded the metal

   The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink

2. 2

   use up (resources or materials)

   this car consumes a lot of gas

   We exhausted our savings

3. 3

   eat a meal; take a meal

   We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls

   I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation

4. 4

   take in solid food

   She was eating a banana

   What did you eat for dinner last night?

5. 5

   take in food; used of animals only

   This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat

   What do whales eat?

6. 6

   worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way

   What's eating you?