| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
take [teɪk] | took [tuk] | taken ['teɪk(ə)n] |
to take
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb take
- I take a shower every morning. Present Simple – regular action.
- She took a taxi to the airport. Past Simple – completed action in the past.
- He has taken a lot of photos on his trip. Past Participle – present perfect, action with present relevance.
The irregular verb “take” is often used in phrasal verbs in English.
Popular Phrasal Verbs with the Verb take
take after
to resemble a family member in appearance or character
take along
to bring someone or something with you
take apart
disassemble into pieces
take aside
to move someone away from others for a private conversation
take away
remove something from a place or person
take back
to return something
take down
to remove something from a higher position
take down a notch
to humble someone or reduce their arrogance
take in
to absorb or understand something
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
take on
to accept or undertake a task or responsibility
take out
to remove something from a place
take out on
to direct your anger or frustration toward someone or something unfairly
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take over from
to assume control or responsibility from someone else
take through
to guide someone through a process or explain something step by step
take to
to begin to like someone or something
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby