A1 noun Neutral #228 most common

food

/fuːd/

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Examples

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1

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

2

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

3

Do you want to grab some food later?

Do you want to grab some food later?

Word Family

Noun
food
Verb
feed
Adjective
foodless
Related
foodie
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Memory Tip

Think of the double 'o' in 'food' as two eyes looking at a 'good' plate of things to eat.

Quick Quiz

You should eat healthy ____ to stay strong.

Correct!

The correct answer is: food

Examples

1

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

everyday

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

2

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

formal

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

3

Do you want to grab some food later?

informal

Do you want to grab some food later?

4

Adequate food intake is essential for physical development.

academic

Adequate food intake is essential for physical development.

5

The company provides free food for all its employees.

business

The company provides free food for all its employees.

Word Family

Noun
food
Verb
feed
Adjective
foodless
Related
foodie

Common Collocations

healthy food food that is good for your body
fast food food that is prepared and served quickly
frozen food food preserved by freezing
food poisoning illness caused by eating contaminated food
organic food food produced without artificial chemicals

Common Phrases

comfort food

food that provides emotional comfort

junk food

food that is unhealthy but easy to eat

food for thought

something that makes you think seriously

Often Confused With

food vs meal

Food is the general substance, while a meal is a specific occasion where food is eaten, like breakfast or dinner.

food vs dish

A dish refers to a specific type of prepared food or the plate it is served on.

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Usage Notes

Food is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of what we eat. Use the plural 'foods' only when discussing different categories or types of food, such as 'frozen foods' or 'health foods'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'I like all foods' when they should say 'I like all food' for general preference. Another mistake is using 'food' when they specifically mean a 'meal' or a 'snack'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the double 'o' in 'food' as two eyes looking at a 'good' plate of things to eat.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English word 'foda', meaning nourishment or fuel.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable: 'There is some food on the table.' Countable (types): 'The store sells various frozen foods.' Prepositional: 'food for' (e.g., food for thought, food for the cat).
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Cultural Context

In most cultures, sharing food is a primary way of showing hospitality and building social relationships.

Quick Quiz

You should eat healthy ____ to stay strong.

Correct!

The correct answer is: food

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