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well-fed

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/ˌwɛlˈfɛd/ · well-fed

Having enough food to eat; well-nourished.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having enough food to eat; well-nourished.

کافی خوراک حاصل کرنے کے قابل؛ اچھی طرح سے تغذیہ کیا ہوا۔

خوب خوراک

khub khorak

Synonyms

well-nourishedsatiatedfullخوش خوراکبھرپوراپر خوراکی

Antonyms

hungrymalnourishedunderfedبھوکغذا کی کمیکم خوراک

Common Collocations

  • well-fed children
  • well-fed animals
  • well-fed population

Example Sentences

The well-fed child played happily in the park.

خوب خوراک بچہ پارک میں خوشی سے کھیلا۔

khub khorak bachha park mein khushi se kheela.

Farmers strive to keep their livestock well-fed.

کسان اپنی مویشیوں کو بھرپور خوراک فراہم کرنے کی کوشش کرتے ہیں۔

kisaan apni maweshiyon ko bharpoor khorak faraham karne ki koshish karte hain.

A well-fed dog is usually happier and more energetic.

ایک خوب خوراک کتا عموماً زیادہ خوش اور چست رہتا ہے۔

ek khub khorak kutta aam tor par zyada khush aur chust rehta hai.

Easily Confused With

well-read:While 'well-fed' refers to being nourished, 'well-read' means having read many books and having a lot of knowledge.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a well-fed animal being healthy and happy.

Imagine a plump cow grazing in a lush green field.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "well + fed" — well indicating a favorable condition and fed indicating having received food

First known use: 15th century

The term 'well-fed' combines the word 'well' meaning in a good or satisfactory manner with 'fed' which is the past participle of 'feed'. It traditionally refers to someone or something that has had enough nutrition.