TAKE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the income arising from land or other property
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the average return was about 5%
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

TAKE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He got AIDS
    • She came down with pneumonia
    • She took a chill
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, taking off, etc. or remove something abstract
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • remove a threat
    • remove a wrapper
    • Remove the dirty dishes from the table
    • take the gun from your pocket
    • This machine withdraws heat from the envir
    Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
    Usage Example(s)
    • take a pulse
    • A reading was taken of the earth’’s tremors
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • His voice took on a sad tone
    • The story took a new turn
    • he adopted an air of superiority
    • She assumed strange manners
    • The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • be seized or affected in a specified way
    Usage Example(s)
    • take sick
    • be taken drunk
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • be a student of a certain subject
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She is reading for the bar exam
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • interpret something in a certain way
    • convey a particular meaning or impression
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I read this address as a satire
    • How should I take this message?
    • You can”t take credit for this!
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • accept or undergo, often unwillingly
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We took a pay cut
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Take any one of these cards
    • Choose a good husband for your daughter
    • She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Take the case of China
    • Consider the following case
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the accident claimed three lives
    • The hard work took its toll on her
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  12. Meaning
    • lay claim to
    • as of an idea
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She took credit for the whole idea
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • make a film or photograph of something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • take a scene
    • shoot a movie
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  14. Meaning
    • obtain by winning
    Usage Example(s)
    • Winner takes all
    • He took first prize
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  15. Meaning
    • aim or direct at
    • as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Please don”t aim at your little brother!
    • He trained his gun on the burglar
    • Don”t train your camera on the women
    • Take a swipe at one’’s opponent
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  16. Meaning
    • serve oneself to, or consume regularly
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Have another bowl of chicken soup!
    • I don”t take sugar in my coffee
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  17. Meaning
    • get into one’’s hands, take physically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Take a cookie!
    • Can you take this bag, please
    Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  18. Meaning
    • have sex with
    • archaic use
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  19. Meaning
    • travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
    Usage Example(s)
    • He takes the bus to work
    • She takes Route 1 to Newark
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  20. Meaning
    • proceed along in a vehicle
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We drive the turnpike to work
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  21. Meaning
    • occupy or take on
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He assumes the lotus position
    • She took her seat on the stage
    • We took our seats in the orchestra
    • She took up her position behind the tree
    • strike a pose
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  22. Meaning
    • take somebody somewhere
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We lead him to our chief
    • can you take me to the main entrance?
    • He conducted us to the palace
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  23. Meaning
    • head into a specified direction
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The escaped convict took to the hills
    • We made for the mountains
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  24. Meaning
    • take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Bring me the box from the other room
    • Take these letters to the boss
    • This brings me to the main point
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s) Entail(s)
  25. Meaning
    • experience or feel or submit to
    Usage Example(s)
    • Take a test
    • Take the plunge
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  26. Meaning
    • to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
    Usage Example(s)
    • take shelter from the storm
  27. Meaning
    • take into one’’s possession
    Usage Example(s)
    • We are taking an orphan from Romania
    • I”ll take three salmon steaks
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) See Also
  28. Meaning
    • take by force
    Usage Example(s)
    • Hitler took the Baltic Republics
    • The army took the fort on the hill
    Hyponym(s)
  29. Meaning
    • buy, select
    Usage Example(s)
    • I”ll take a pound of that sausage
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower See Also
  30. Meaning
    • engage for service under a term of contract
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We took an apartment on a quiet street
    • Let’’s rent a car
    • Shall we take a guide in Rome?
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  31. Meaning
    • receive or obtain by regular payment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We take the Times every day
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  32. Meaning
    • make use of or accept for some purpose
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • take a risk
    • take an opportunity
    Hyponym(s)
  33. Meaning
    • receive willingly something given or offered
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The only girl who would have him was the miller’’s daughter
    • I won”t have this dog in my house!
    • Please accept my present
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  34. Meaning
    • admit into a group or community
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • accept students for graduate study
    • We”ll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  35. Meaning
    • as of time or space
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • It took three hours to get to work this morning
    • This event occupied a very short time
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  36. Meaning
    • assume, as of positions or roles
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She took the job as director of development
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  37. Meaning
    • develop a habit
    Usage Example(s)
    • He took to visiting bars
  38. Meaning
    • carry out
    Usage Example(s)
    • take action
    • take steps
    • take vengeance
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  39. Meaning
    • require as useful, just, or proper
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • It takes nerve to do what she did
    • success usually requires hard work
    • This job asks a lot of patience and skill
    • This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
    • This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  40. Meaning
    • be capable of holding or containing
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This box won”t take all the items
    • The flask holds one gallon
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  41. Meaning
    • have with oneself
    • have on one’’s person
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She always takes an umbrella
    • I always carry money
    • She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  42. Meaning
    • be designed to hold or take
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This surface will not take the dye
    Hypernyms(s) take is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower