metabolizing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
KK: /mɛˈtæbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the process of converting food into energy and other substances in the body.
Example
The metabolizing cells in the body help to break down nutrients for energy.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more metabolizing
Superlative: most metabolizing
Conversation
I've been reading about how our bodies are always metabolizing food, even when we're at rest.
That's really interesting! I didn't know it happened all the time.
Yeah, it’s fascinating how our bodies work to break down nutrients.
For sure! It's amazing to think about how much energy we use just to stay alive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
digestive
transformative
bioactive
Antonyms
static
inactive
unresponsive
verb
Definition
The process of converting food into energy and other substances that the body can use.
Example
The body is metabolizing the nutrients from the food we eat.
Tense Forms
Past: metabolized
Past Participle: metabolized
Conversation
I've been reading about how our bodies are metabolizing food differently these days.
That's interesting! Do you think it affects how much energy we have?
Definitely! I feel like I'm more energetic when I'm metabolizing properly.
Root Explanation
Metabolizing → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning change) and "bolize" (from Greek "ballein", meaning to throw or put). The word "metabolizing" refers to the process of changing substances in the body, particularly in the context of converting food into energy.
Memory Tip
Think of 'change' ('meta-') and 'putting' or 'throwing' ('ballein') together to remember that metabolizing is about changing substances in the body.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.