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suck in vs take in

take in vs suck in

suck in and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suck in No No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, suck in and take in are synonyms defined as:
  • suck in and take in: take up as if with a sponge
Other synonyms of suck in include sop up, take up.
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of suck in; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than suck in:
  • suck in: take up as if with a sponge
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of suck in include consume, have, ingest, take.
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of suck in; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than suck in:
  • suck in: attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
  • take in: suck or take up or in
Other hypernyms of suck in include absorb.
suck in (verb) take in (verb)
take up as if with a sponge make (clothes) smaller
draw in as if by suction take into one's family
attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc. take up mentally
fool or hoax
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between suck in and take in

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