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Did u eat vs Did u ate

The correct phrase is 'did u eat'. 'Did u ate' is incorrect because 'ate' is the past tense form of 'eat', and 'did' is already indicating past tense, so 'eat' should be used in its base form.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 3364 views

Did u eat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal communication.

This phrase is a common informal way of asking someone if they have eaten. It is often used in text messages or casual conversations.

Examples:

  • Did u eat already?
  • Did u eat lunch?
  • Did u eat the cake I made?
  • Did u eat at the restaurant?
  • Did u eat breakfast this morning?
  • All-u-can-eat night at the Iron Horse restaurant.
  • There are few words that bring more joy to value-seeking Midwesterners than "All U Can Eat."
  • What, did u bug my cellphone?
  • - did u two come together?
  • Did u see Yogurt's face when she looked into the book?
  • How did u know that I was the real boss Kutsinawa;
  • WHY DID U COME BACK TO GET ME?
  • Seriously, when did u hatch this plan to ruin my life?
  • But you didn't do anything to him, did u, Carlos?
  • In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification - and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.
  • You and I could eat the "u" and the "a," and that way it would say "congratulations, grad."

Alternatives:

  • Have you eaten?
  • Did you have something to eat?
  • Have you had your meal?
  • Have you had food?
  • Did you eat?

Did u ate

This phrase is incorrect. 'Ate' is the past tense form of 'eat', and 'did' already indicates past tense, so 'eat' should be used in its base form.

  • What, did u bug my cellphone?
  • - did u two come together?
  • Did u see Yogurt's face when she looked into the book?
  • How did u know that I was the real boss Kutsinawa;
  • WHY DID U COME BACK TO GET ME?
  • Seriously, when did u hatch this plan to ruin my life?
  • But you didn't do anything to him, did u, Carlos?

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