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use vs ingest

ingest vs use

use is a noun but ingest is not a noun.

use and ingest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
ingest No No Yes No
As verbs, ingest is a hypernym of use; that is, ingest is a word with a broader meaning than use:
  • use: take or consume (regularly or habitually)
  • ingest: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of use include consume, have, take, take in.
use (noun) ingest (noun)
the act of using
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (verb) ingest (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose take up mentally
take or consume (regularly or habitually) serve oneself to, or consume regularly
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between use and ingest

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