overfeed

[oh-ver-feed]

overfeed Definition

• 1. to give someone or something too much food or nourishment
• 2. to feed excessively

Using overfeed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overfeed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  If you overfeed your pet, it may become overweight and unhealthy.

• Example

  The mother bird will not overfeed her chicks.

• Example

  It's not good to overfeed on junk food.

• Example

  The baby was overfed and vomited.

overfeed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overfeed

• stuff
• gorge
• overeat
• overindulge

Antonyms for overfeed

• starve
• underfeed

Phrases with overfeed

• overfeed oneself

  to eat too much food

  Example

  I tend to overfeed myself when I'm stressed.

• overfeed a fire

  to add too much fuel to a fire

  Example

  If you overfeed a fire, it can quickly get out of control.

• overfeed a plant

  to give a plant too much water or fertilizer

  Example

  If you overfeed a plant, it can damage the roots and kill the plant.

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Summary: overfeed in Brief

'Overfeed' [oh-ver-feed] means to give too much food or nourishment, often leading to negative consequences such as obesity or illness. It can also refer to adding too much fuel to a fire or giving a plant too much water or fertilizer. Examples include 'If you overfeed your pet, it may become overweight and unhealthy.' and 'It's not good to overfeed on junk food.' Synonyms include 'gorge' and 'overindulge.'