feeding
- 01 A2 Elementary
the act of giving food to a baby or an animal.
the act or process of providing nourishment, especially to an infant or livestock.
Simple“The baby is much calmer now that we have a regular feeding schedule.”
In context“The zookeeper explained that the afternoon feeding is the best time for visitors to observe the lions' social dynamics.”
UsageOften used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'feeding time' or 'feeding tube'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of eating, especially for animals.
the act or process of consuming food; frequently used in biological contexts regarding animal behaviour.
Simple“The birds are in a feeding frenzy near the surface of the water.”
In context“Marine biologists observed the whales' feeding habits to determine if the rising water temperatures were affecting their migration patterns.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the process of putting material into a machine so it can work.
the continuous or systematic supply of raw material into a processing mechanism.
Simple“Be careful with the paper feeding so the printer doesn't get stuck.”
In context“The automated feeding system ensures that the furnace receives a steady stream of coal without manual intervention.”
Usage feeding frenzy
By surface analysis, feed + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.