eat
verb (used with object)
to take into the mouth and swallow for nourishment; chew and swallow (food).
have eaten
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present perfectof eat.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks parts of Southern California have been hit by storm surges that have eaten away at beaches or damaged properties.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
On my most recent visit with Morgan, I could have eaten several portions of an end-of-summer stone fruit and tomato salad served over creamy ricotta.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Along Point Dume in Malibu, ocean waves have eaten away some 60 feet of sand, threatening a road essential to accessing the parking lot, according to the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Symptoms often develop at night, hours after people have eaten their evening meal, and for those suffering asthma, the two can often be confused.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Horrible thoughts creep into my brain, then settle in my gut like a fifth slice of pizza I shouldn’t have eaten.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
