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intake

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of intake

matter that is fed into something

  • the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
Synonyms of intake

input
Words Related to intake

accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, gain, increment, supplement
Antonyms of intake

output, outturn, production, throughput

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