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obese

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /oʊˈbis/ · UK /əʊˈbiːs/

obese means: Having much more body fat than is healthy.

adjective

VERY OVERWEIGHTB2

Having much more body fat than is healthy.

  • The doctor said he was obese.
  • More children are becoming obese.
  • Obese patients may need extra support to improve their health.

Similar words: very overweight

Opposites: underweight

Common phrases: obese adults, become obese, obese patient, obese children

Questions about obese

What does obese mean?

Having much more body fat than is healthy.

What is obese in other languages?

Türkçe: obez · Español: obeso · Français: obèse · Deutsch: fettleibig · Italiano: obeso · 日本語: 肥満の

How do you pronounce obese?

In American English /oʊˈbis/; in British English /əʊˈbiːs/.

How do you use obese in a sentence?

The doctor said he was obese. More children are becoming obese.

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