feed

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put something into a machine or a system so it can work.

v. to supply a machine, process, or system with the necessary materials or data for operation.

“You need to feed the paper into the printer one sheet at a time.”

“Sensors located throughout the facility feed real-time data into a central computer that monitors energy consumption.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. food that is grown or prepared specifically for farm animals or pets.

n. food given to domestic animals, especially livestock. Often uncountable when referring to bulk agricultural products.

日本語:餌※

“The farmer bought a large bag of chicken feed at the market.”

“Rising costs of organic cattle feed have forced many local dairy farmers to increase their wholesale prices.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Internet

n. a list of updates or posts on a website or social media app that changes constantly.

n. a web resource or data format used for providing users with frequently updated content. Often used to describe the main scrollable area of social media platforms.

“I saw the news on my social media feed this morning.”

“The algorithm prioritises video content in the user's feed, often burying text-based updates from friends and family.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · British English

n. a meal, especially a large or satisfying one.

n. an instance of eating; a meal. Frequently used in informal contexts to describe a substantial or informal gathering for food.

“That was a decent feed we had at the pub last night.”

“After a long day of hiking, the group headed to a local diner for a proper feed.”