Meaning
The food you usually eat; also a plan to eat less so you lose weight.
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Word origin
From Greek diaita meaning way of life, which travelled through Latin and Old French into English.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- diaita
Examples
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Your diet is all the food you normally eat.
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On a diet means eating less to lose weight.
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Changing your diet means changing what you eat.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 3: diet, alibi, compete and 7 more words.