Definitions for overfeed
over·feed

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overfeedverb

   feed excessively

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overfeedverb

   To feed a person or animal too much.

2. overfeedverb

   To eat more than is necessary.

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1. overfeed

   Overfeed refers to the action or occurrence of giving or consuming an excessive amount or more than the necessary or recommended quantity of food or nutrients. It can relate to people, animals, or even machines. Overfeeding can lead to various health complications such as obesity, nutritional imbalances, or system malfunctions.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overfeed

   ō-vėr-fēd′, v.t. and v.i. to feed to excess.

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1. • Feed

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How to pronounce overfeed?

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How to say overfeed in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overfeed in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overfeed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of overfeed in a Sentence

1. Cindy Shelton:

   It’s an unlimited buffet so babies self-regulate when they breastfeed. They’re not going to overfeed or underfeed but sometimes they want a snack.

2. Susan Roberts:

   So, say you want the lasagna on the menu but only want a one-third portion, you could order that amount and pay one third of the price, it would completely take away the current incentive that restaurants have to overfeed people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overfeed
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overfeed
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overfeed
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=overfeed