Pronunciation: /spuːn fiːd/
noun a utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used in eating, stirring, and serving food
A1 I prefer spoon feed when learning new information.
A2 The teacher's spoon feed approach helped me understand the concept better.
B1 Some students rely on spoon feed methods to study effectively.
B2 The company's training program includes spoon feed sessions for new employees.
C1 The book club members criticized the author's spoon feed writing style.
C2 The professor's spoon feed approach was not well-received by advanced students.
verb to feed (someone) by using a spoon to give them small amounts of food
A1 The teacher spoon feeds the students with simple instructions.
A2 Parents should not spoon feed their children all the time, as it hinders their independence.
B1 The company decided to spoon feed the new employees with a detailed training program.
B2 The online tutorial spoon feeds users with step-by-step guidance on how to use the software.
C1 Some people prefer to be spoon fed information rather than doing their own research.
C2 The government's approach to policy-making seems to spoon feed the public without encouraging critical thinking.
formal The teacher believes in challenging students to think critically rather than spoon feed them information.
informal I don't need you to spoon feed me the answer, I can figure it out on my own.
slang Stop spoon feeding me, I'm not a baby!
figurative The new software program is designed to spoon feed users with step-by-step instructions.
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