Eat with the best! (5)
I believe the answer is:
champ
This clue might be a double definition.
'eat' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to consumption as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'best' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'with the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for champ that I've seen before include "Title holder (abbr)" , "Munch (at the bit?)" , "Munch loudly - the winner!" , "Crush" , "Masticate, gnaw" .)