English

take

teɪk
Meaning: to move something from one place to another; to use as a means of transportation
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base take
3rd person singular present takes
Present participle taking
Past took
Will future will take
Going-to future going to take
Imperative negative don't take / do not take

Example sentences

He takes the bus to school.
He takes the bus to school.
Take one if you are hungry.
Take one if you are hungry.
This project is taking way longer than I thought.
This project is taking way longer than I thought.
The first thing I want to do is take a shower.
The first thing I want to do is take a shower.
I am taking a Spanish course this semester.
I am taking a Spanish course this semester.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb; here it refers to using a form of transport.

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