INTAKE
/ ˈɪnˌteɪk / [IN-teyk] (n.)
– the quantity of food or drink that is consumed
Example: He needs to lessen his intake of fatty food.
Additional info: Intake may also mean the act of consuming something.
BEHIND
/ bɪˈhaɪnd / [bih-HAHYND] (adv.)
– being late
Example: He is falling behind his deadlines because of his absences.
Additional info: Behind (prep.) means at the back of something or someone.
DELAY
/ dɪˈleɪ / [dih-LEY] (n.)
– the state of happening later than planned
Example: The child’s consumption of unhealthy food caused a delay in his growth.
Additional info: The words suspension and interruption are related to this term.
EXCESSIVE
/ ɪkˈsɛs ɪv / [ik-SES-iv] (adj.)
– more than the usual amount
Example: Her excessive alcohol consumption led to addiction.
Additional info: The synonyms of excessive include extreme or disproportionate.
COMPLICATION / ˌkɒm plɪˈkeɪ ʃən / [kom-pli-KEY-shuh n] (n.) – a health condition that makes a disease worse
Example: You should be careful to avoid complications during pregnancy.
Additional info: It may also refer to anything that makes something difficult to deal with.
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