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diet (1)

di·et [ d ət ]


noun  (plural di·ets)
Definition:
 
1. what person or animal eats: the food that a person or animal usually consumes

2. controlled intake of food: a controlled intake of food and drink designed for weight loss, for health or religious reasons, or to control or improve a medical condition
a wheat-free diet

3. regular intake of something: a continuous or daily experience of, or indulgence in, something other than food
living on a diet of soap operas and game shows



adjective 
Definition:
 
designed or promoted for weight loss: describes a food or drink that is intended for people trying to lose weight, usually because it is low in calories or fat, or contains a sugar substitute
a diet soda



intransitive verb  (past and past participle di·et·ed, present participle di·et·ing, 3rd person present singular di·ets)
Definition:
 
eat less: to follow a restricted pattern of eating or drinking in order to lose weight

[Pre-12th century. Via Old French diete< Greek diaita "course of life"]

di·e·tar·y adjective
di·et·er noun
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