took (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʊk/
Definition
Past tense of take; seized, grasped, or carried away by force or with effort.
Examples
He took the book from the shelf.
The thief took the money and ran.
How to Use took
- take after (phrasal verb)
- To resemble a parent or older relative in appearance or character. — "She really took after her grandmother."
- take away (phrasal verb)
- To remove something from a place or situation. — "The police took away the evidence."
- take back (phrasal verb)
- To return something to the place where it was bought or obtained. — "I need to take back this shirt; it's the wrong size."
- take down (phrasal verb)
- To write something down or record it. — "Please take down my phone number."
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