afterfeed
|af-ter-feed|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌfiːd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌfiːd/
secondary feeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterfeed' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'feed', where 'after' indicates a subsequent action and 'feed' refers to providing food.
Historical Evolution
'Afterfeed' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a secondary feeding', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a secondary feeding or meal given after the main feeding, often used in the context of livestock or infants.
The farmer provided an afterfeed to the calves to ensure they were well-nourished.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 05:36