stomach
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈstʌmək/
KK: /ˈstʌmək/
noun
Definition
The part of the body where food is digested, located between the esophagus and the intestines.
Example
After eating too much, I felt a pain in my stomach.
Conversation
I can't believe I ate so much pizza last night.
Yeah, I saw you had a huge slice!
Now my stomach is hurting a bit.
Maybe stick to lighter meals today to help it settle.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
appetite
courage
guts
Antonyms
aversion
disgust
fear
transitive verb
Definition
To tolerate or bear something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
She could not stomach the idea of lying to her friends.
Tense Forms
Past: stomached
Past Participle: stomached
Conversation
I can't believe how much I've been feeling lately; it's hard to stomach all the stress.
I totally get that. Sometimes it just feels overwhelming.
Exactly! I wish I could just stomach it better and move on.
Root Explanation
Stomach → The word 'stomach' originates from the Latin 'stomachus', which comes from the Greek 'stomachos' (meaning throat or gullet). The term refers to the organ that is part of the digestive system, where food is processed.
Memory Tip
Think of the Greek word 'stomachos' meaning throat, as it helps you remember that the stomach is where food goes down to be processed.
Visually Confused Words
stoach