eating

The word “eating” has 2 syllables: eat-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈiːtɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for eating?

In the thesaurus, “eating” has 16 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eating

annoying
bothering
bugging
chewing
consuming
consumption
devouring
dining
edible
eroding
feasting
feeding
getting
irritating
persecuting
snacking

Antonyms for eating

appeasing
conciliating
delighting
fasting
freshening
gratifying
inedible
nonedible
obliging
pacifying
placating
pleasing
propitiating
recreating
refreshing
regenerating
rejuvenating
renewing
restoring
revitalizing
reviving
satisfying
uneatable

Meanings of eating

verb

To ingest; to be ingested.
To use up.
To cause (someone) to worry.
To take the loss in a transaction.
To be injured or killed by (something such as a firearm or its projectile), especially in the mouth.
To corrode or erode.
To perform oral sex (on a person or body part).

adjective

Bred to be eaten.
Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.

noun

The act of ingesting food.
Food; cooking, cuisine.
The act of corroding or consuming some substance.

Example Sentences

I'm not a fan of eating spicy food, but some people love the heat.
Eating dinner together as a family is a cherished tradition in many households.
The doctor emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition for overall health while eating.
Eating mindfully can enhance your appreciation for the flavors and textures of food.
The athletes focused on proper fueling and eating well to optimize their performance.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eating, such as: annoying, appeasing, bothering, bugging, chewing, conciliating, consuming.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.