intake
Translation
intake, consumption, inlet
Examples
You should limit your daily intake of sugar.
You should limit your daily intake of sugar.
The air intake for the engine is blocked.
The air intake for the engine is blocked.
The university has a large student intake this year.
The university has a large student intake this year.
Grammar Patterns
an intake ((of sth.)) the amount of sth. consumed My daily intake of coffee is three cups.
an air/water intake an opening for air/water The air intake was clogged with leaves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consumption, input, admission; Antonyms: output, expenditure
Etymology
A compound word from 'in' and 'take'. It literally means the amount or item that is 'taken in'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as what you 'take in' – this can be food (calorie intake), air (air intake), or even people (student intake).