# ingestion vs intention

> 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.

### intention
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ · frequency rank #4,095*
A course of action that a person intends to follow.

## Source
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