Uptake

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The absorption of a substance into the body, or the capacity to understand something quickly.

“The drug's uptake into the bloodstream was faster than expected.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈʌpteɪk/

Syllables

up·take

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Synonyms

consumptioningestionintake

Antonyms

releaseexcretion

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