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Metabolism

Verb / mʌˈtæbʌˌlɪzʌm / Another word for metabolism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Metabolism is the way your body uses food and oxygen to make energy and grow.

Synonyms & similar words

metamorphosis metabolicprocess oxidation respiration digestion processing transformation assimilation catabolism anabolism metabolite metabolome metabolomics metabolon

Synonyms by register

Formal

catabolism anabolism bioenergetics biochemical processes

Informal

energy use burning calories digestion body's engine

Literary

inner fire vital force life's furnace

Antonyms

inactivity stasis dormancy hibernation quiescence arrest

Common collocations

  • boost metabolism
  • slow metabolism
  • fast metabolism
  • basal metabolic rate
  • metabolism and weight
  • metabolism disorders
  • energy metabolism

Word family

noun metabolism
verb metabolize
adjective metabolic

Usage note

Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. It is often discussed in the context of weight management and energy expenditure.

Example sentences

  1. My metabolism is fast, so I can eat a lot without gaining weight.
  2. Exercise can help speed up your metabolism.
  3. Some people have a slow metabolism, which means they gain weight easily.
  4. Eating a healthy diet can help improve your metabolism.
  5. Your metabolism slows down as you get older.

Quotes

  • A good metabolism is like a Porsche; you don't want to put cheap gas in it. - Jillian Michaels
  • Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. - Thomas Merton
  • The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. - Socrates

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