Taken: meaning, definitions and examples

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taken

 

[ ˈteɪkən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

be taken

be in possession of (something)

Synonyms

acquire, obtain, receive

Examples of usage

  • I have taken your book.
  • She has taken my pen.
  • We have taken the first step towards success.
Context #2 | Verb

take something from

remove (someone or something) from a particular place

Synonyms

dispossess, extract, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • He took the money from the drawer.
  • She took the keys from my hand.
  • They took the child away from the dangerous situation.
Context #3 | Verb

take something to

carry or bring with one; convey

Synonyms

bring, carry, transport

Examples of usage

  • He took his umbrella to work.
  • She took the cookies to the party.
  • We took the gifts to the children's hospital.

Translations

Translations of the word "taken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tomado

🇮🇳 लिया हुआ

🇩🇪 genommen

🇮🇩 diambil

🇺🇦 взятий

🇵🇱 wzięty

🇯🇵 取られた

🇫🇷 pris

🇪🇸 tomado

🇹🇷 alınmış

🇰🇷 잡힌

🇸🇦 مأخوذ

🇨🇿 vzatý

🇸🇰 vzatý

🇨🇳 拿走

🇸🇮 vzet

🇮🇸 tekið

🇰🇿 алынған

🇬🇪 აღებული

🇦🇿 götürülmüş

🇲🇽 tomado

Etymology

The word 'taken' originated from the Old English word 'tacen', meaning a token or a sign. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of acquiring or possessing something. The past participle form 'taken' has been widely used in the English language to indicate the action of acquiring, removing, or carrying something. It has become an essential part of everyday language, expressing various actions related to possession and movement.

See also: intake, overtake, partake, retake, retaking, take, takeaway, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken, uptake.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #160, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.