feed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fiːd/
KK: /fid/
intransitive verb
Definition
To take in food or nourishment; to consume food.
Example
The baby will feed every two hours.
Tense Forms
Past: fed
Past Participle: fed
Conversation
Did you see how the ducks feed by the pond?
Yeah, it's interesting to watch them all gather together.
I love how they all feed so peacefully.
It’s relaxing to see nature like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nourish
supply
flow
Antonyms
starve
deplete
halt
noun
Definition
Food given to animals or birds, or a supply of material for a machine.
Example
The farmer bought feed for the chickens.
Conversation
Are you going to join us for the feed at the farm this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they have a great selection of food for everyone!
I can't wait to see what they have this time — their last feed was amazing.
transitive verb
Definition
To give food to someone or something; to provide nourishment.
Example
She decided to feed the stray cat that came to her door.
Tense Forms
Past: fed
Past Participle: fed
Conversation
Hey, can you help me feed the dogs this weekend?
Sure, I’d love to! What time do you need me?
Maybe around 10 AM would be perfect for us to feed them together.
Root Explanation
Feed → This word originates from Old English 'fēdan', meaning to give food or nourish. It describes the act of providing sustenance to someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'fēdan' which means to nourish — that's why 'feed' means to give food.
Visually Confused Words
freed
feued
fee
fed
upfeed
unfeed
refeed
infeed