Question 1

What does "feed on" mean?

Accepted Answer

Of an animal: to regularly eat a particular type of food.

Question 2

How do you use "feed on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Blue whales feed on tiny crustaceans called krill, consuming several tonnes a day.

Question 3

Is "feed on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"feed on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Common in biology and ecology for describing animal diets. Also used figuratively for habits, emotions, or beliefs that sustain or strengthen something. Standard and widely used.

feed on

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"on" 포함 구문