The difference between Edible and Spoilt

When used as adjectives, edible means that can be eaten without harm, whereas spoilt means having lost its original value.


Edible is also noun with the meaning: in particular, an edible mushroom.

check bellow for the other definitions of Edible and Spoilt

  1. Edible as an adjective:

    That can be eaten without harm; innocuous to humans; suitable for consumption.

    Examples:

    "edible [[fruit]]"

  2. Edible as an adjective:

    That can be eaten without disgust.

    Examples:

    "Although stale, the bread was edible."

  1. Edible as a noun:

    Anything edible. In particular, an edible mushroom.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: esculent"

  2. Edible as a noun (marijuana):

    a foodstuff, usually a baked good, infused with tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabutter etc.

  1. Spoilt as an adjective (UK):

    Having lost its original value

  2. Spoilt as an adjective:

    Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

  3. Spoilt as an adjective (of a person, usually a child):

    Having a selfish or greedy character, especially due to pampering

  1. Spoilt as a verb:

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