Spoon Feed

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /spuːn fiːd/

Definitions of spoon feed

noun a utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used in eating, stirring, and serving food

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of spoon feed in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of spoon feed

past tense

spoon fed

plural

spoon feeds

comparative

more spoon fed

superlative

most spoon fed

present tense

spoon feeds

future tense

will spoon feed

perfect tense

has spoon fed

continuous tense

is spoon feeding

singular

spoon feed

positive degree

spoon feed

infinitive

to spoon feed

gerund

spoon feeding

participle

spoon fed

Origin and Evolution of spoon feed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'spoon feed' originated from the act of feeding someone with a spoon, typically used for infants or those who needed assistance with eating.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'spoon feed' has evolved to also mean providing someone with information or assistance in a simplistic or patronizing manner, as if feeding them information in small, easy-to-digest portions.