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

"Pathways implicated in addiction also contribute to pathological overeating and obesity," the study says.

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These differences could be part of a feedback loop that promotes overeating and food addiction.

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I have written a textbook on food addiction, obesity and overeating disorders, and, more recently, a self-help book for people who have intense cravings and obsessions for some foods.

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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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