feed off
Third Person
feeds off
Present Participle
feeding off
Past Tense
fed off
Past Participle
fed off
1
to gain strength from a specific source or influence
- Rumors feed off people's curiosity and spread quickly through the office.
- The mob's anger fed off the escalating tensions in the community.
- Her ambition feeds off the challenges she faces, making her more determined to succeed.
- Misinformation often feeds off ignorance, growing more pervasive when unchecked.
- The fear of the unknown feeds off uncertainty, making people more anxious and hesitant.
2
to consume a particular type of food regularly to grow and stay alive
- Cows feed off grass in the pastures every day.
- Mosquitoes feed off the blood of humans and animals.
- Pandas primarily feed off bamboo shoots and leaves.
- Sharks feed off smaller fish and marine animals in the ocean.