Definitions and Examples of absorb, ingest, swallow
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To take in or soak up a liquid or substance.
Example
The sponge can absorb a lot of water before it needs to be wrung out.
To take food or drink into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
Example
It's important to ingest enough fluids during exercise to avoid dehydration.
To cause food, drink, or another substance to pass down the throat and into the stomach.
Example
He had to swallow a bitter pill when he realized he had made a mistake.
Key Differences: absorb vs ingest vs swallow
- 1Absorb refers to taking in or soaking up a liquid or substance.
- 2Ingest refers to taking food or drink into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
- 3Swallow refers to causing food, drink, or another substance to pass down the throat and into the stomach.
Effective Usage of absorb, ingest, swallow
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe different processes in biology or chemistry.
- 2Cooking: Incorporate these words to describe different ways of preparing food.
- 3Medical: Utilize these antonyms to describe different ways of administering medication.
Remember this!
The antonyms of extrude are absorb, ingest, and swallow. These words have distinct meanings related to taking in or absorbing substances. Use them in scientific contexts, cooking, or medical settings to describe different processes or methods.
