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Commontaken
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How to pronounce taken
/ˈteɪkən/
verbIPA: /ˈteɪkən/
Say it like: Tak-en
The correct spelling is taken. To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force. For example: "I'll take that plate off the table."
Usage Examples
“I'll take that plate off the table.”
“The camera takes 35mm film.”
“take two eggs from the carton”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.
- 2.To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).
- 3.To remove.
- 4.To have sex with.
- 5.To defeat (someone or something) in a fight.
adjective
- 1.Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.
- 2.In a serious romantic relationship.
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