A1verb high_frequency_chunk

Take

🇬🇧 UK /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Take

to carry or move something from one place to another

In simple words: to grab or get something

Take in a sentence

• Please take your shoes off before entering the house.
• You can take a break whenever you feel tired.
• She will take the bus to school every day.
• This photograph will take you back to our childhood.
• Make sure to take care of your pet while I'm away.

How to use Take

Use 'take' in everyday situations, like 'take a bus' or 'take notes'. Avoid using it in formal writing when a more specific verb is available.

Grammar pattern

take + object

Memory hint

Think of 'take' as 'took' away from a place.

Related words

Collocations with Take

• well
• badly
• seriously
• as
• take it like a man
• well
• badly
• seriously
• as
• take it like a man

Synonyms for Take

• grab
• fetch
• obtain
• acquire
• seize

Opposites of Take

• give
• release
• return

Common mistakes with Take

• Confused with 'bring' – remember 'take' is from your location.
• Using 'take' instead of 'have' in phrases like 'I take lunch' instead of 'I have lunch'.
• Saying 'take' when the meaning is 'receive', which is different.

Frequently asked questions about Take

What does Take mean?

to grab or get something

What is the definition of Take?

to carry or move something from one place to another

How do you use Take in a sentence?

Please take your shoes off before entering the house.

Can you give another example of Take?

You can take a break whenever you feel tired.

What are synonyms for Take?

Common alternatives include grab, fetch, obtain, acquire, seize.

What is the opposite of Take?

Opposite meanings include give, release, return.

What words go with Take?

It commonly pairs with well, badly, seriously, as, take it like a man, well, badly, seriously, as, take it like a man.

What are common mistakes when using Take?

Confused with 'bring' – remember 'take' is from your location. Using 'take' instead of 'have' in phrases like 'I take lunch' instead of 'I have lunch'. Saying 'take' when the meaning is 'receive', which is different.

How do you pronounce Take?

US: /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Take?

Use 'take' in everyday situations, like 'take a bus' or 'take notes'. Avoid using it in formal writing when a more specific verb is available.

What CEFR level is Take?

"Take" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.