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taking

 

[ ˈteɪkɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To lay hold of (something) with the hands; to grasp; to seize; to capture.

Synonyms

capture, grab, seize

Examples of usage

  • He was taking a pen from his pocket.
  • She took his arm and led him away.
  • The police took the suspect into custody.
Context #2 | Verb

consumption

To ingest or consume (food or drink).

Synonyms

consume, eat, ingest

Examples of usage

  • He was taking his daily medication.
  • She took a sip of her coffee.
  • I'll take a slice of pizza, please.
Context #3 | Noun

action

The act of taking something.

Synonyms

capture, grab, seizure

Examples of usage

  • He hesitated before making the take.
  • The take was smooth and efficient.
  • She made the take without hesitation.

Translations

Translations of the word "taking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tomando

🇮🇳 लेना

🇩🇪 nehmen

🇮🇩 mengambil

🇺🇦 брати

🇵🇱 branie

🇯🇵 取る (toru)

🇫🇷 prendre

🇪🇸 tomar

🇹🇷 almak

🇰🇷 잡기 (jabgi)

🇸🇦 أخذ (akhudh)

🇨🇿 braní

🇸🇰 bratie

🇨🇳 拿 (ná)

🇸🇮 jemanje

🇮🇸 taka

🇰🇿 алу

🇬🇪 აღება (ageba)

🇦🇿 götürmək

🇲🇽 tomar

Etymology

The word 'taking' originated from Middle English 'taken', from Old English 'tacan', meaning 'to take, grasp, or seize'. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to actions and consumption.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #538 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.