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eaten

Pronunciation: [ˈiː.tən]

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Learn how to use eaten in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(verb) the past participle of 'eat', which means to have consumed food. If you have eaten something, it means you put it in your mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it. It's like saying you finished a meal.

Example

I have eaten all my vegetables because they are very healthy.

Example

He hasn't eaten anything today because he forgot to have breakfast.

Example

Have you eaten lunch yet?

Context: “experiences”

(verb) 'Eaten' can also mean to have been affected by something in a significant way or to have suffered from it. It’s used more in expressions or phrases, like saying you were 'eaten alive' by bugs or problems.

Example

I have eaten my fears and decided to try the new roller coaster.

Example

He hasn't eaten into his savings yet because he is very careful with money.

Example

How much stress have you eaten up this week?

How to pronounce eaten

Pronunciation: [ˈiː.tən]

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