overfed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌfɛd/
KK: /oʊvərfɛd/
adjective
Definition
Having been given too much food, leading to being overweight or unhealthy.
Example
The overfed dog struggled to run after the ball.
Conversation
I think my dog is a bit overfed lately.
Really? I thought he looked fine!
Yeah, I need to cut back on his treats.
That might help him be more active again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stuffed
satiated
gorged
Antonyms
hungry
starved
deprived
verb
Definition
To give too much food to someone or something, causing them to eat more than is healthy.
Example
The dog was overfed, leading to weight gain and health issues.
Tense Forms
Past: overfed
Past Participle: overfed
Conversation
Did you see how much they fed that dog at the party?
Yeah, I thought it looked a little overfed after all those treats.
I hope they don't make a habit of it; it's not good for him.
Root Explanation
Overfed → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "fed" (from Old English "fēdan", meaning to provide food). The word "overfed" means to have been provided with too much food or to have eaten excessively.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'provided with food' ('fēdan') — that's why overfed means having eaten too much.
Visually Confused Words
lovered
covered