overeat

[ˌəʊvərˈiːt]

overeat Definition

• 1. to eat too much food at one time
• 2. to eat more than is necessary or healthy

Using overeat: Examples

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

• Example

  I always overeat at Thanksgiving dinner.

• Example

  He tends to overeat when he's stressed.

• Example

  Overeating can lead to health problems like obesity and heart disease.

overeat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overeat

• gorge
• stuff oneself
• binge
• pig out

Phrases with overeat

• overeat one's words

  to say something that one later regrets or wishes to retract

  Example

  I overate my words during the meeting and now I'm worried about the consequences.

• overeat one's welcome

  to stay too long in a place or situation, becoming an annoyance or burden to others

  Example

  We enjoyed having him visit, but he overate his welcome and we were relieved when he finally left.

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Summary: overeat in Brief

'Overeat' [ˌəʊvərˈiːt] means to consume too much food at one time or to eat more than is necessary or healthy. It can lead to health problems like obesity and heart disease. 'Overeat' is often used in phrases like 'overeat one's words,' meaning to say something regrettable, and 'overstay one's welcome,' meaning to stay too long in a place or situation.