General IELTS Words for "Eating and Drinking"

to consume

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to eat or drink something

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After a long day at work, she was ready to consume a hearty meal.

It's important to consume a balanced diet that provides essential nutrients for overall health.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to devour

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to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

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to ingest

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to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

abstain

to nibble

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to eat small amounts of food often

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intransitive

to munch

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to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

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to savor

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to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

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to sample

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to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

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to snack

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to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

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intransitive

to feast

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to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

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intransitive

to sup

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to consume a drink or liquid food

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to slurp

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to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

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to nourish

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to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

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to indulge

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to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

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intransitive

to gnaw

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to chew on something persistently

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to gobble

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to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

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transitive

to grab a bite (to eat)

phrase

/ɡɹˈæb ɐ bˈaɪt tʊ ˈiːt/

Idiom

Informal

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

What is the origin of the idiom "grab a bite" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the idiom "grab a bite" is somewhat challenging to trace, as it likely emerged informally in everyday language. However, it stems from the inherent meaning of the individual words. "Grab" suggests a quick and informal action, while "a bite" refers to a small serving of food. It is used to describe the act of having a quick, often informal meal or snack, especially when time is limited, and formality is not necessary.

to quench

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to satisfy one's thirst

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