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Fat
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Simple meaning
What does Fat mean?
A substance that stores energy.
Dictionary definition
A natural substance in food and bodies that stores energy; also having a large or thick shape. Use respectfully about people.
Example sentences
Fat in a sentence
easy
Butter contains fat.
medium
The cat had a fat tail.
hard
Fat is a nutrition and body word, but it should be used respectfully and not as an insult.
Synonyms
Words like Fat
body tissueTissue that stores energy in the body.
nutritionRelated word that supports the meaning of fat.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lean tissueBody tissue with less fat.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fat, depending on context.
Word family
Fat word family
Base word
fat
noun
fats
More than one fat.
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Quick practice
Try Fat
Practice 1
What does fat mean?
Fat means a substance that stores energy.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fat?
Body Tissue is close in meaning to fat in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fat?
Lean Tissue contrasts with fat.
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