Definition

To eat a large amount of food greedily or excessively.

Example

After the long hike, he began to gorge on the delicious food at the picnic.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how much food they had at the party last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! I almost gorged myself on those appetizers.

I know, right? I couldn't resist going back for seconds.

Same here! I definitely gorged on those mini sliders.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river or erosion.

Example

The hikers carefully made their way through the gorge, admiring the towering cliffs on either side.

Conversation

Did you see the pictures of that gorge we hiked through last summer?

Yeah, it looked amazing! The views were breathtaking.

I can't believe how steep the walls of the gorge were.

Definition

To eat a large amount of food greedily or to fill something completely with food.

Example

After the long hike, they gorged on sandwiches and fruit.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how much food they had at the party last night?

I know, right? People really gorge themselves at those events.

I couldn't believe how many desserts there were!

Root Explanation

Gorge → The word originates from Old French *gorger* (meaning to stuff or to fill), which is derived from the Latin *gurgitio* (meaning throat or gullet). The term 'gorge' refers to a narrow valley or a deep ravine, but it also means to eat greedily, reflecting the idea of filling oneself up.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for stuffing or filling ('gorger') to remember that 'gorge' can mean to fill oneself up or refers to a deep, narrow valley.

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