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Stomach - churning-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The stomach is a muscular organ in the digestive system that breaks down food using acids and enzymes. It also stores food temporarily before passing it to the intestines.

stomach

/ˈstʌmək/ /ˈstʌmək/

Definition:

The organ in the body where food is digested, or the front part of the abdomen.

Synonyms:

belly, gut, abdomen, tummy

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

back, spine

Common Collocations:

upset stomach, stomach ache, strong stomach, empty stomach

Derivatives:

stomachable, stomachful

Usage Tips:

Use "stomach" as a noun for the organ or as a verb meaning to tolerate something unpleasant.

Common Phrases:

butterflies in your stomach, turn your stomach, have no stomach for something

Etymology:

From Old French "estomac," derived from Latin "stomachus," from Greek "stomachos" (throat or gullet).

Examples:

  • 1. She felt butterflies in her stomach before the speech.
  • 2. He couldn’t stomach the spicy food and drank water quickly.
  • 3. Her stomach growled loudly during the quiet meeting.
  • 4. The doctor pressed gently on his patient’s sore stomach.

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