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Fat Meaning, Uses & Common Mistakes (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：overweight (fat)

fat 🔊

/fæt/

adj., n.

Having a lot of extra flesh or body fat, making a person or animal look round.

overweight 🔊

➕

/ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

adj., n.

Describes a person or animal that has an excessive amount of body fat, resulting in a rounded or plump appearance.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Proto-Germanic *faitaz, meaning 'plump, fat'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a FAT cat sitting on a MAT - both words rhyme and help recall the meaning of being plump.

📖 Example

After the long winter holidays, my dog became noticeably fat from all the extra treats. 🔊 After the long winter holidays, my dog became noticeably fat from all the extra treats.

🔗 Collocations

fat stomach – a large protruding belly

fat legs – thick, fleshy legs

fat cheeks – full, round cheeks

🔄 Synonyms

overweight (adj.) – Having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal.

obese (adj.) – Extremely overweight to the point of health risk.

plump (adj.) – Having a soft, round shape, slightly fat in a pleasant way.

🚫 Antonyms

thin (adj.) – Having little body fat; slim.

slim (adj.) – Attractively thin or slender.

slender (adj.) – Gracefully thin; not fat.

🌱 Derivatives

fatten (v.) – To make or become fat.

fatty (adj.) – Containing or consisting of fat.

fatness (n.) – The state of being fat.

📖 Cultural Story

From Old English fǣtt, related to German 'fett'. Originally a descriptor, it evolved to have negative connotations in modern health discourse.

Meaning 2：greasy (fat)

fat 🔊

/fæt/

adj., n.

Containing a lot of fat, which can make food feel oily or rich.

greasy 🔊

➕

/ˈɡriːsi/

adj., n.

Describes food that contains a high proportion of fat, often making it feel oily or rich when eaten.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

French fries and fried chicken are delicious, but they are very fat foods that we shouldn't eat too often. 🔊 French fries and fried chicken are delicious, but they are very fat foods that we shouldn't eat too often.

🔗 Collocations

fat content – the amount of fat present in a food item

fatty meat – meat with a high level of fat marbling

fatty sauce – a sauce that is rich in oil or butter

🔄 Synonyms

greasy (adj.) – Covered or soaked with fat or oil.

oily (adj.) – Containing or resembling oil; often used for fatty food.

rich (adj.) – (of food) containing a large amount of fat, sugar, or butter, making it filling.

🚫 Antonyms

lean (adj.) – (of meat) containing little fat.

low-fat (adj.) – Containing a reduced amount of fat.

non-fat (adj.) – Containing no fat at all.

🌱 Derivatives

fatten (v.) – To make or become fat.

fatty (adj.) – Containing or consisting of fat.

fatness (n.) – The state of being fat.

Meaning 3：generous (fat)

fat 🔊

/fæt/

adj., n.

(Informal) Describing something that is large in amount, profitable, or thick.

generous 🔊

➕

/ˈdʒenərəs/

adj., n.

(Informal) Used to describe something large in amount, size, or profit, such as a thick stack or a high salary.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He finally landed a job with a fat salary, which allowed him to travel more. 🔊 He finally landed a job with a fat salary, which allowed him to travel more.

🔗 Collocations

fat bonus – a very large bonus payment

fat wallet – a wallet stuffed with money

fat profit – a substantial profit margin

🔄 Synonyms

substantial (adj.) – Of considerable size, value, or importance.

hefty (adj.) – Large and heavy; significant in amount.

handsome (adj.) – (of a sum of money) large; generous.

🚫 Antonyms

meager (adj.) – Very small or insufficient in amount.

paltry (adj.) – Small, insignificant, or inadequate.

tiny (adj.) – Very small in size or amount.

🌱 Derivatives

fatten (v.) – To make or become fat.

fatty (adj.) – Containing or consisting of fat.

fatness (n.) – The state of being fat.