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digest

Pronunciation: [daɪˈdʒɛst]

Word

Learn how to use digest in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food”

(verb) to break down food in your body so that you can use it for energy. It's like how your stomach turns the food you eat into energy that helps you play and think.

Example

After I eat lunch, my body digests the food so I can feel energized for the rest of the day.

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If you eat too quickly, your stomach might not digest the food properly.

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How long does it take for your body to digest a big meal?

Context: “information”

(verb) to understand and process information or ideas. This is like when you read a book or listen to a story and you think about what it means.

Example

After reading the complex article, she needed some time to digest all the information.

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He couldn't digest the new concepts during the lecture since it was too fast.

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Did you have enough time to digest the main points of the presentation?

Context: “food”

(noun) the process by which your body breaks down food. It’s how your body gets the energy it needs from what you eat.

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Good digestion helps you feel healthy and energetic after meals.

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Poor digestion can lead to stomach aches and discomfort.

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What are some foods that help improve digestion?

Context: “information”

(noun) a summary or a shortened version of something that helps you understand complicated information more easily.

Example

The digest of the report made it easier for everyone to understand the findings.

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Without a digest of the long article, many readers felt lost.

Example

Can you provide a digest of the main ideas from the meeting?

How to pronounce digest

Pronunciation: [daɪˈdʒɛst]

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