have breakfast

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/hæv ˈbrekfəst/
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To eat the first meal of the day in the morning.
Practice using have breakfast in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • She had breakfast before work.
  • He rarely has breakfast at home.
  • The children have breakfast together.
  • We have breakfast at seven.
  • Did you have breakfast today?

Similar words

eat breakfast

Meanings

Eat the morning meal

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To eat breakfast, the first meal after waking up.

Examples

  • We have breakfast at seven.
  • She had breakfast before work.
  • Did you have breakfast today?
  • The children have breakfast together.
  • He rarely has breakfast at home.

Similar words

eat breakfast

Etymology

Have is used for eating a meal, and breakfast names the morning meal.

FAQ

What does have breakfast mean?

Have breakfast means eat the morning meal.

When is have breakfast used?

It usually happens after waking and before the day’s main activities.

How does have breakfast differ from make breakfast?

Make breakfast means prepare it, while have breakfast means eat it.

How is have breakfast used in a sentence?

“We have breakfast at seven” states the meal time.

Is have breakfast formal?

No, have breakfast is an everyday expression.

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