eating vs eat

eating is a noun but eat is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
eating	Yes	No	No	No
eat	No	No	Yes	No

eating (noun)	eat (noun)
the act of consuming food

eating (verb)	eat (verb)
	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
	take in solid food
	eat a meal; take a meal
	take in food; used of animals only
	use up (resources or materials)
	worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way