overfeeding Definition
- 1to feed (a person or animal) to excess; to give too much food
- 2to supply with an excessive amount of something
Using overfeeding: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overfeeding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Overfeeding your pet can lead to obesity and health problems.
Example
The baby was overfed and became sick.
Example
The coach warned the players not to overfeed on junk food.
overfeeding Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for overfeeding
Phrases with overfeeding
to give a plant too much water or fertilizer, which can harm or kill it
Example
I accidentally overfed my tomato plant and now it's dying.
to put too much money into a parking meter, resulting in wasted coins
Example
I didn't realize the parking rules had changed and ended up overfeeding the meter.
overfeeding someone compliments
to excessively praise or flatter someone, often insincerely
Example
She was overfeeding him compliments to try to get him to do what she wanted.
Summary: overfeeding in Brief
To 'overfeed' [oh-ver-feed-ing] means to give too much food or an excessive amount of something. This can lead to negative consequences, such as obesity or harm to plants. Examples include 'Overfeeding your pet can lead to health problems' and 'The coach warned the players not to overfeed on junk food.' The phrase 'overfeeding the meter' refers to putting too much money into a parking meter, while 'overfeeding someone compliments' means excessively praising or flattering someone.
