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- See:
- eat
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to finish eating, or to eat the entire amount of something, often quickly.
We're going to be late for the movie. Come on! Eat up!We weren't sure if our dog would like the new food we gave him, but he ate it up. |
| definition 2: |
to consume all of; use up.
His expensive car repairs ate up all his savings.- synonyms:
- consume, exhaust
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| definition 3: |
to destroy or consume, as by corrosion.
He was eaten up by jealousy.The anger you're trying to hide is eating you up.Your excuses are eating up my patience.- similar words:
- corrode
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| definition 4: |
to enjoy with great enthusiasm.
The kids just ate up the circus!- similar words:
- relish
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| definition 5: |
to accept uncritically.
I was sure they would see through that lie, but they actually ate it up.- similar words:
- swallow
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| related words: |
enjoy, hang, kill, love |
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