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.'
