underfeed Definition
- 1to provide an insufficient amount of food or nutrients to someone or something
- 2to supply a machine with less fuel or energy than it needs to operate effectively
Using underfeed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underfeed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The animal was underfed and malnourished.
Example
The engine was underfed with oil, causing it to malfunction.
Example
The coach warned the athletes not to underfeed themselves before the competition.
underfeed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underfeed
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Summary: underfeed in Brief
The verb 'underfeed' [ˌʌndərˈfiːd] means to provide an insufficient amount of food or nutrients to someone or something, or to supply a machine with less fuel or energy than it needs to operate effectively. Examples include 'The animal was underfed and malnourished.' and 'The engine was underfed with oil, causing it to malfunction.' Synonyms include 'starve' and 'deprive,' while antonyms include 'overfeed' and 'sate.'
