Overeat

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈiːt/
verb

To eat too much food, more than you need or should eat.

If I overeat, I might feel uncomfortable or sick.
Visual representation of "overeat" - To eat too much food, more than you need or should eat

Often appears as...

  • tend to overeat
  • overeat during the holidays
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Negative Connotation

Overeat often implies a lack of control or overindulgence, which is considered negative.

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I knew I overate when I couldn't button my pants.
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Feeling Sick

Using 'overeat' usually indicates a possibility of physical discomfort or illness after eating too much.

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He overate at lunch and felt queasy all afternoon.
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Special Occasions

People often overeat during celebrations or holidays due to the abundance of food.

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Everyone tends to overeat on Thanksgiving.
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