intake
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈɪnˌteɪk/
- Specialized
:
inhalación
- There was a moment, like a sharp intake of breath, before she said anything.
- oxygen intake
- maximal oxygen intake
- intake of alcohol
Examples
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My throat was raw from crying, and each intake of breath stung my lungs.
Fiction book (1996) -
Another beat, and then we see him draw several sharp intake breaths, then a very deep breath.
Fiction book (1990) -
There was even an intake of breath in the listening crowd.
Fiction book (2001) -
What was it, then?" She watched his chest rise with an intake of breath.
Fiction book (1999) -
I heard his sharp intake of breath, and he straightened to stare at me.
Fiction book (1992) -
Is their offer made in good faith?" Sparhawk heard Xanetia's sharp intake of breath.
Fiction book (1993) -
Each utterance came in a single breath, followed by a sharp intake of air that was almost a sob.
Fiction book (1991) -
There was a collective sharp intake of breath at Ted's infelicitous choice of words.
Fiction book (1993) -
After a long run, he took a deep intake of breath to recover.
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The doctor warned that shallow intake of air could lead to dizziness.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Air taken in or pushed out of the lungs in one movement
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4.1
Breathing air or gas into the lungs
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1.0
Taking air into the lungs through the nose or mouth
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5.9
Taking air into the lungs
1
4.1
Taking air into the lungs when you breathe in
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.0
A part of an engine that sends air or a mix of air and fuel to the cylinders
How Deep
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Intake comes from the parts in- ('in') and take ('to take'), just like the phrase 'take a breath'. An intake of breath is the action of taking air into the lungs, which is why it means 'a breath in'.