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to consume
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to devour
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to ingest
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to nibble
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to munch
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to savor
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to sample
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snack
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to feast
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to sup
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to slurp
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to nourish
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to indulge
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to gnaw
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to gobble
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to grab a bite (to eat)
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to quench
to consume
to consume
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to eat or drink something

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to devour
to devour
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
v
v
o
a
u
ʊ
r
r

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

Grammatical Information:

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

abstain
to nibble
to nibble
Verb
n
n
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ɪ
bb
b
ə
l
l
e

to eat small amounts of food often

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to munch
to munch
Verb
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ʧ

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to savor
to savor
Verb
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s
a
v
v
o
ɜ
r
r

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to sample
to sample
Verb
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p
p
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l
l
e

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
snack
snack
noun
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a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

What is a "snack"?

A snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals, typically to satisfy hunger or cravings. Snacks are often quick and easy to prepare or grab on the go and can vary widely in type and size. Common snacks include fruits, nuts, crackers, chips, granola bars, yogurt, or small sandwiches. They provide a quick energy boost and help people feel full until their next meal. Snacking can be enjoyed at any time of day and can be a healthy part of a balanced diet when chosen wisely.

to feast
to feast
Verb
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s
s
t
t

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

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to sup
to sup
Verb
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s
u
ə
p
p

to consume a drink or liquid food

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to slurp
to slurp
Verb
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s
l
l
u
ɜ
r
r
p
p

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to nourish
to nourish
Verb
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n
ou
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sh
ʃ

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to indulge
to indulge
Verb
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ɪ
n
n
d
d
u
ə
l
l
g
ʤ
e

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

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to gnaw
to gnaw
Verb
g
n
n
a
ɔ
w

to chew on something persistently

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to gobble
to gobble
Verb
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g
o
ɑ
bb
b
ə
l
l
e

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

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to grab a bite (to eat)
phrase
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/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
Verb
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k
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w
e
ɛ
n
n
ch
ʧ

to satisfy one's thirst

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