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