overeating
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌiːtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌiːtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of eating more food than the body needs, often leading to discomfort or health issues.
Example
Overeating can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Conversation
I really need to watch my eating habits; I think I've been overeating lately.
Yeah, I've noticed that too, especially during the holidays.
It's hard to resist all the delicious food, though.
True, but balance is key to avoid overeating and feeling uncomfortable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gluttony
indulgence
excess
Antonyms
abstinence
moderation
restraint
verb
Definition
To eat more food than your body needs or can handle.
Example
After the big feast, I regretted overeating and felt uncomfortable.
Tense Forms
Past: overate
Past Participle: overeaten
Conversation
I think I might have been overeating during the holidays.
Really? It's easy to do with all the delicious food around.
Yeah, I didn't even realize it until I felt so full.
Root Explanation
Overeating → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "eat" (from Old English "etan", meaning to consume food). The word describes the act of consuming food excessively or beyond what is necessary.
Memory Tip
Think of 'over' meaning excessively, and 'eat' meaning to consume food — this helps you remember that overeating means consuming food in excess.
Visually Confused Words
operating
retreating
entreating
converting