# ingestion vs insertion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ingestion
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ · frequency rank #29,321*
The process of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.

### insertion
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ · frequency rank #18,110*
The act of inserting, or something inserted.

## Source
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