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overfed


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Consumed more than is necessary or healthy

    - "John is overfed and cannot move comfortably."
    - "The turkey was overfed before Thanksgiving and weighed over twenty pounds."

Rhymes
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fed , bed , sled , tread
Variants
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overfed , overfeed , overfeeding , overfeeds
Etymology
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The word 'overfed' comes from the Old English word 'oferfeden', which means 'to feed beyond'.


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  1. Did you know that overfeeding can also apply to animals? Farmers may overfeed their livestock to promote rapid growth or increase milk production.

  2. In the Middle Ages, overfeeding was sometimes used as a form of punishment. Prisoners were forced to eat large amounts of food until they became sick.

  3. The term 'food baby' is sometimes used to describe the bloated feeling one gets after eating too much food. It's not a medical condition, but rather a sign of overeating.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obesity: A chronic disease characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health or well-being.

  2. Anorexia: A mental disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape.


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Overfeeding is a common issue in modern society, particularly in developed countries where food is abundant. It can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

How to Memorize "overfed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person eating too much food until they are uncomfortable or unable to move.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'overfed' with the image of a stuffed turkey or a person wearing tight clothes due to excess weight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym OVERFED: Overeating, Very Excessive, Resulting, Frequently, Excessive, Dangerous.


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