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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Binge-eating

1. Does 'binge-eating' and 'over-eating' mean the same?



2. And can the term 'binge-eating' be used as a verb?


For instance, is it correct to say:


"I don't binge-eat even if I stay at home all day, as I have developed discipline to control gluttony."

  

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Christine Christie 1. Does 'binge-eating' and 'over-eating' mean the same? No.

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  • Christine Christie 1.
  • Does 'binge-eating' and 'over-eating' mean the same?
  • No.
  • To binge is to go hog wild for a spell.
  • To overeat is simply to eat too much.
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Christine Christie1. Does 'binge-eating' and 'over-eating' mean the same?

No. To binge is to go hog wild for a spell. To overeat is simply to eat too much.

Christine Christie2. And can the term 'binge-eating' be used as a verb?

Yes. It strikes me as trendy.

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Christine Christie1. Does 'binge-eating' and 'over-eating' mean the same?

No. 'binge eating' is spontaneous and continuous. 'overeating' can happen throughout the years and have cumulative effects.

Note: The first is two words; the second is one word.

Christine Christie2. And can the term 'binge-eating' be used as a verb?
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