noun · academic
metabolism
UK/məˈtæbəlɪzəm/US/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/me·TAB·o·lism
the chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy and building blocks
Examples
“After I started jogging every morning, my metabolism felt faster and I lost weight.”
“People often say that age slows down metabolism, which can make weight loss harder.”
“Doctors measure basal metabolic rate to understand how many calories a person burns at rest.”
Band 8 sentence
“I read that people's metabolism tends to slow down in their thirties, so staying active is essential.”
Collocations
- basal metabolic rate (BMR)
- speed up / slow down metabolism
- metabolic disorder
Word family
Common mistakes
Many people have low metabolism.→Many people have a low metabolism.
My metabolism is very active, so I burn much.→My metabolism is very active, so I burn a lot of calories.
Say it for a higher band
5digestion→6metabolic rate→7+metabolism
Synonyms
metabolic rate
Easily confused
metabolic
“A high metabolic rate makes it easier to lose weight.”
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