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intake vs drink

drink vs intake

intake and drink both are nouns.

intake is not a verb while drink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intake Yes No No No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hyponym of intake; that is, drink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intake:
  • intake: the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
  • drink: the act of swallowing
Other hyponyms of intake include eating, feeding, deglutition, swallow, suck, sucking, suction, drinking, imbibing, imbibition.
intake (noun) drink (noun)
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing the act of swallowing
an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
intake (verb) drink (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between intake and drink

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