Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feed-on
Verb
/fiːd ɒn/
Definition
To derive nourishment or sustenance from something.
Examples
- Many animals are known to feed-on plants to survive.
- Some species feed-on smaller creatures for their energy needs.
- In the garden, pests often feed-on the leaves of healthy plants.
Meaning
The term ‘feed-on’ often implies that one organism obtains its food or energy from another, such as in ecological relationships.
Synonyms
- consume
- dine on
- devour
- nourish on
