intake

/ˈɪnteɪk/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet.

2

The beginning of a contraction or narrowing in a tube or cylinder.

3

The quantity taken in.

4

An act or instance of taking in.

5

A nostril, especially a large one.

6

The people taken into an organization or establishment at a particular time.

7

The process of screening a juvenile offender to decide upon release or referral.

8

A tract of land enclosed.

9

Any kind of cheat or imposition; the act of taking someone in.

10

The part of language input that is actually processed by a learner.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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