Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒɛst/
noun a compilation or summary of material or information
A1 I need to eat slowly to help my stomach digest the food.
A2 After a big meal, it's important to give your body time to digest before exercising.
B1 Digestion begins in the mouth as enzymes break down food into smaller pieces.
B2 The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food so that nutrients can be absorbed.
C1 Proper digestion is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.
C2 Some people have difficulty digesting certain foods due to food intolerances or allergies.
verb to break down food in the stomach and intestines; to understand or absorb information
A1 I need some time to digest all the information.
A2 After reading the book, she took some time to digest its contents.
B1 Students are encouraged to digest the material before the exam.
B2 It took me a while to digest the complex scientific article.
C1 The professor asked the students to digest the lecture material and come prepared for discussion.
C2 As a researcher, it is important to digest new findings and incorporate them into your work.
adjective related to digestion or the process of digesting food
A1 I find it hard to digest spicy food.
A2 She struggled to digest the complex instructions.
B1 The book provides a digest version of the main events.
B2 The professor gave us a digest overview of the topic.
C1 The CEO quickly digested the report and made a decision.
C2 His ability to digest vast amounts of information is truly impressive.
adverb digestively
A1 She reads slowly to digest the information.
A2 The students need time to digest the new vocabulary words.
B1 After the lecture, the students took a break to digest the complex concepts.
B2 The book was so fascinating that I couldn't put it down until I had digested every word.
C1 The expert was able to quickly digest the research findings and provide a comprehensive analysis.
C2 The CEO has a remarkable ability to digest large amounts of information and make informed decisions.
formal It is important to properly digest your food in order to absorb nutrients efficiently.
informal I always struggle to digest spicy food, it gives me heartburn.
slang I can't believe how fast he can digest a whole pizza!
figurative It takes time to digest the news of a loved one's passing.
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