What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
consume
Example
I consume a lot of water during the day. [consume: verb]
Example
The factory consumes a lot of energy to operate. [consume: verb]
Example
She likes to consume books on a variety of topics. [consume: verb]
ingest
Example
It is important to ingest enough protein for muscle growth. [ingest: verb]
Example
He likes to ingest news from various sources to stay informed. [ingest: verb]
Example
The doctor instructed her to ingest the medication with water. [ingest: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Consume is more commonly used in everyday language, while ingest is more commonly used in medical or scientific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between consume and ingest?
Ingest is more formal than consume, making it more appropriate for academic or professional writing.
