take
Take is one of the commonest verbs in English. It is used in many different ways. Its other forms are takes, taking, took, taken.
actions and activities
Most commonly, take is used with a noun that refers to an action.
She took a shower.
He liked taking long walks in the country.
➜ See have - take
moving things
If you take something from one place to another, you carry it there.
Don't forget to take your umbrella.
He has to take the boxes to the office every morning.
➜ See carry - take
Be careful
Don't confuse take with bring or fetch.
Don't confuse take with bring or fetch.
➜ See bring - take - fetch
exams and tests
When someone completes an exam or test, you say that they take the exam or test.
Have you taken your driving test yet?
She took her degree last year.
time
If something takes a certain amount of time, you need that amount of time in order to do it.
How long will it take?
It may take them several weeks to get back.