take

verb/teɪk/ 🔊 listen

take is one of the most multi-meaning English verbs. Core idea: to “take/carry” something. Irregular: take → took → taken.

📖 Meanings

1to take (in your hand)
"Take this pen." — (grab it)
2to take/carry (to a place)
"I'll take you home." — (carry you)
3(time) to require/last
"It takes two hours." — (requires time)
4(transport) to use/catch
"I take the bus to work." — (use the bus)

⚠️ Forms

PresentPastPast Participle
taketooktaken

🔄 Often confused

take vs get →take vs bring →took vs taken →

💬 Phrasal verbs

take offtake caretake a break
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