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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
dih
jest
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daI
jest
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digests, digesting, digested |
| definition 1: |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body.
Your body digests food more slowly at night.- similar words:
- disintegrate, dissolve
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| definition 2: |
to think about; ponder.
I read that book slowly in order to digest it.- synonyms:
- absorb
- similar words:
- comprehend, contemplate, ponder
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| related words: |
absorb, get |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
daI
jest
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| definition: |
a collection of stories, news articles, or other written works. The items in a digest are often shortened so that more of them can fit in one book or magazine.
- similar words:
- anthology, bulletin, collection, condensation
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outline |
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