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eating

Pronunciation: /ˈiːtɪŋ/

The English word “eating” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Bred to be eaten.
  2. Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.

noun

  1. The act of ingesting food.
  2. Food; cooking, cuisine.
  3. The act of corroding or consuming some substance.

Etymology

From Middle English etynge, from Old English eting.

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