ate

[et]

ate Definition

past tense of 'eat', meaning to put food into the mouth and swallow it.

Using ate: Examples

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

  • Example

    I ate breakfast an hour ago.

  • Example

    She ate a sandwich for lunch.

  • Example

    They ate dinner together at the restaurant.

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Summary: ate in Brief

'Ate' [et] is the past tense of 'eat,' meaning to put food into the mouth and swallow it. It is a common verb used to describe the act of consuming food. Examples include 'I ate breakfast an hour ago' and 'They ate dinner together at the restaurant.'