overeat

[oh-ver-eet]

verb (used without object)

overate, overeaten, overeating. 

1. to eat too much.

   If you overeat, you're bound to get fat.

verb (used with object)

overate, overeaten, overeating. 

1. to eat more than is good for (oneself ).

   The food was so tasty we overate ourselves.

overeat

/ əʊvərˈiːt /

verb

1. to consume too much food

Other Word Forms

• overeater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overeat¹

First recorded in 1515–25; over- + eat

Example Sentences

Without Landy, Wilson regressed quickly — back on drugs, overeating, retreating to his bedroom.

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She believes they are not a quick fix, and that the best way to effectively lose weight and keep it off is to understand the psychological reasons behind overeating.

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The discovery adds to a developing picture of those pathways and the biological driving forces behind overeating.

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We don't suggest completely eliminating or having dramatic changes to your diet, but certainly being conscientious about not overeating meat, because we do think diet in general is the source.

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For years it has been claimed that sparkling water may aid weight loss by helping you feel fuller – reducing your desire to snack and overeat.

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