"food" as noun
1 - Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
2 - A foodstuff.
3 - Anything that nourishes or sustains.
food
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Definition
Food is any substance that people eat or drink to help their bodies grow, stay healthy, and get energy. It provides essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary for life processes such as building cells, repairing tissues, and supporting brain function.
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Brainstorm food
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Synonyms
1 - feed
2 - cuisine
3 - nutrition
4 - grub
5 - nourishment
6 - diet
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Antonyms
1 - starvation
2 - hunger
3 - famine
4 - famine relief
5 - fasting
6 - abstinence
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Examples in Context
1 - Oats are a staple food that many consider healthy and nutritious.
1 - La avena es un alimento básico que muchos consideran saludable y nutritivo.
2 - Barley is an important staple food in some parts of the world.
2 - La cebada es un alimento básico importante en algunas partes del mundo.
3 - The sudden flush of liquid helped wash away the food debris.
3 - El repentino chorro de líquido ayudó a lavar los restos de comida .
4 - The raccoon moved sideways across the lawn, searching for food .
4 - El mapache se movió de costado por el césped, buscando comida .
5 - They stopped ordering fast food at night to watch their figures.
5 - Dejaron de pedir comida rápida por la noche para cuidar la línea.
6 - This restaurant is rather popular among locals for its delicious food .
6 - Este restaurante es muy popular entre los locales por su deliciosa comida .
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Hungry Homer Simpson GIF
Hungry Full House GIF
Baby Eating GIF
Hungry Dinner GIF
Hungry Lunch GIF by SpongeBob SquarePants
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