Overfeed
verb
To provide someone or something with too much food.
It's not good to overfeed your pets as it can lead to health problems.
Often appears as...
- overfeed a pet
- overfeed a child
verb
To supply with an excess of nutrients.
They tend to overfeed their crops in an effort to increase yield.
Often appears as...
- overfeed crops
- overfeed plants
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To insert too much fuel into an engine.
If you overfeed the furnace with coal, it may lead to problems.
Often appears as...
- overfeed an engine
- overfeed a furnace
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To provide someone or something with too much food.
It's not good to overfeed your pets as it can lead to health problems.
Often appears as...
- overfeed a pet
- overfeed a child
verb
To supply with an excess of nutrients.
They tend to overfeed their crops in an effort to increase yield.
Often appears as...
- overfeed crops
- overfeed plants
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To insert too much fuel into an engine.
If you overfeed the furnace with coal, it may lead to problems.
Often appears as...
- overfeed an engine
- overfeed a furnace
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'overfeed' suggests carelessness or lack of control, usually viewed negatively.
She didn't mean to, but she overfed her dog again.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Mentioning 'overfeed' often implies potential or actual health issues for the one being fed.
Veterinarians caution not to overfeed puppies.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Can be used informally to suggest someone eating a lot, even if not literally overfeeding.
I really overfed at dinner last night!
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'overfeed' suggests carelessness or lack of control, usually viewed negatively.
She didn't mean to, but she overfed her dog again.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Mentioning 'overfeed' often implies potential or actual health issues for the one being fed.
Veterinarians caution not to overfeed puppies.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Can be used informally to suggest someone eating a lot, even if not literally overfeeding.
I really overfed at dinner last night!
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'overfeed' suggests carelessness or lack of control, usually viewed negatively.
She didn't mean to, but she overfed her dog again.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Mentioning 'overfeed' often implies potential or actual health issues for the one being fed.
Veterinarians caution not to overfeed puppies.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Can be used informally to suggest someone eating a lot, even if not literally overfeeding.
I really overfed at dinner last night!
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Quote examples
Harry Melling
English Actor
Toffee Crisp was my downfall. I once ate five at a sitting. Do you really need that third helping, Harry? My parents didn't overfeed me, nor did they make an issue of it. That's when things go wrong. It doesn't have to be a problem for children to be fat, but it does affect you: you aren't as happy in that skin.
Quote examples
Harry Melling
English Actor
Toffee Crisp was my downfall. I once ate five at a sitting. Do you really need that third helping, Harry? My parents didn't overfeed me, nor did they make an issue of it. That's when things go wrong. It doesn't have to be a problem for children to be fat, but it does affect you: you aren't as happy in that skin.
Example 1 of 1
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