Simple meaning
What does Take mean?
Take means to get or carry something.
Dictionary definition
To get, carry, or move something with you.
Example sentences
Take in a sentence
easy
Take your coat to the playground.
medium
Please take one card from the pile.
hard
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Synonyms
Words like Take
getUse when receiving or obtaining something.
carryUse when moving something with you.
Antonyms
Opposite words
giveUse when handing something to someone else.
leaveUse when not taking something with you.
Word family
Take word family
Base word
take
verb
takes
Takes now or often.
verb
took
Took in the past.
verb
taking
Getting or carrying now.
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Quick practice
Try Take
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of take?
Give is an opposite because it means handing something to someone.
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