feeding
Feeding (noun) means the act of giving food, or an instance of a baby or animal being fed. Example: “The baby's next feeding is due in three hours.”
How to Use Feeding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or session of eating, or of giving food to someone or something.
Word Forms
feedings plural
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The baby's next _____ is due in three hours.
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Rhymes for feeding
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “feeding” mean?
The word “feeding” means the act of giving food, or an instance of a baby or animal being fed. In plain terms, the act or session of eating, or of giving food to someone or something.
How do you pronounce “feeding”?
“Feeding” is pronounced FEE-dihng (/ˈfiːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “feeding” in a sentence?
Here is “feeding” used in a sentence: “The baby's next feeding is due in three hours.”
What part of speech is “feeding”?
“Feeding” is a noun.
Is “feeding” a common word?
“Feeding” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “feeding” have?
“Feeding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of giving food, or an instance of a baby or animal being fed.
What is the difference between "feeding" and "eating"?
"Feeding" usually means giving food to someone or something, as in feeding a baby or feeding the animals, while "eating" means consuming food yourself. "Feeding" can also describe the act of eating in animals, but with people it most often refers to providing the food.