Definition: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Usage: The acid corroded the metal; The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink
Similar words: damage
Definition: inflict damage upon
Usage: The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
Synonyms: consume, eat, eat up, deplete, run through, wipe out, use up, exhaust
Definition: use up (resources or materials)
Usage: this car consumes a lot of gas; We exhausted our savings; They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
Synonyms: eat
Definition: eat a meal; take a meal
Usage: We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls; I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation
Similar words: consume, have, ingest, take, take in
Definition: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Usage: Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
Synonyms: eat
Definition: take in solid food
Usage: She was eating a banana; What did you eat for dinner last night?
Similar words: consume, have, ingest, take, take in
Definition: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Usage: Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
Similar words: eat
Definition: eat a meal; take a meal
Usage: We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls; I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation
Definition: take in food; used of animals only
Usage: This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat; What do whales eat?
Similar words: consume, have, ingest, take, take in
Definition: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Usage: Have another bowl of chicken soup!; I don't take sugar in my coffee
Definition: worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Usage: What's eating you?
Definition: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Usage: I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me