Definition

To change food or substances into energy or other products that the body can use.

Example

After eating, the body will metabolize the nutrients from the food.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've been reading about how our bodies metabolize different foods.

Oh really? That's interesting!

Yeah, I didn't know that some people metabolize sugars faster than others.

That makes sense! It explains why some can eat sweets without gaining weight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To change food or substances into energy or other products that the body can use.

Example

The body metabolizes carbohydrates into glucose for energy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our bodies metabolize food?

Yeah, it's fascinating how we turn what we eat into energy.

I read that some people can metabolize food faster than others.

Root Explanation

Metabolize → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning change) and "bolize" (from Greek "ballein", meaning to throw). The word describes the process of changing substances in the body, particularly in the context of converting food into energy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'change' ('meta-') and 'throwing' ('ballein') to remember that 'metabolize' means to change substances in the body.

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