Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ates

Verb (past tense of ‘eat’)
/eɪts/
Definition
Ates is the plural form of ‘ate’, which refers to items that have been consumed or eaten.
Examples
  • The party was filled with delicious food, and everyone enjoyed their ates.
  • After the feast, the ates were shared among the guests.
  • The chef prepared the meal, and soon the ates were gone.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘ates’ indicates a state of having eaten or the products of eating.
Synonyms
  • consumed
  • devoured
  • ingested
  • nibbled