C1noun 3K

Intake

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/

Meaning of Intake

the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body

In simple words: The amount of something that is taken in, like food or information.

Intake in a sentence

• The hospital increased its patient intake during the flu season.
• Proper calorie intake is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
• The intake of water should be monitored during intense exercise.
• The factory's air intake was blocked, causing the machines to overheat.
• Our car's fuel intake system was repaired after the breakdown.

How to use Intake

Use 'intake' when discussing consumption, like food or data. Not typically used in casual conversation, more common in formal or technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

intake + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'in-take' as when you take in food on a dinner plate.

Related words

Collocations with Intake

• high
• moderate
• low
• have
• maintain
• boost
• high
• low
• balanced
• have
• air
• water
• block
• clog
• clog up
• quick
• sharp
• give
• hear
• an intake of breath

Synonyms for Intake

• consumption
• absorption
• ingestion
• reception
• acquisition

Opposites of Intake

• output
• expenditure

Common mistakes with Intake

• Confusing 'intake' with 'input' - 'intake' is specifically about consumption.
• Using 'intake' without specifying what is being taken in.
• Mispronouncing 'intake' as 'in-take' instead of 'in-tayk'.

Frequently asked questions about Intake

What does Intake mean?

The amount of something that is taken in, like food or information.

What is the definition of Intake?

the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body

How do you use Intake in a sentence?

The hospital increased its patient intake during the flu season.

Can you give another example of Intake?

Proper calorie intake is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.

What are synonyms for Intake?

Common alternatives include consumption, absorption, ingestion, reception, acquisition.

What is the opposite of Intake?

Opposite meanings include output, expenditure.

What words go with Intake?

It commonly pairs with high, moderate, low, have, maintain, boost, high, low, balanced, have, air, water, block, clog, clog up, quick, sharp, give, hear, an intake of breath.

What are common mistakes when using Intake?

Confusing 'intake' with 'input' - 'intake' is specifically about consumption. Using 'intake' without specifying what is being taken in. Mispronouncing 'intake' as 'in-take' instead of 'in-tayk'.

How do you pronounce Intake?

US: /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnteɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Intake?

Use 'intake' when discussing consumption, like food or data. Not typically used in casual conversation, more common in formal or technical contexts.

What CEFR level is Intake?

"Intake" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.