What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ingested
Example
He ingested a large amount of water after his workout. [ingested: verb]
Example
The doctor instructed her to ingest the pills with food. [ingest: infinitive]
absorb
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water from the sink. [absorbed: past tense]
Example
She was able to absorb the new information quickly. [absorb: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ingested is more commonly used in everyday language, especially in medical or dietary contexts. Absorb is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ingested and absorb?
Absorb is generally considered more formal than ingested, which is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
