Taking In

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ ɪn/

Definitions of taking in

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I am taking in the beautiful scenery on my hike.

A2 She enjoys taking in the fresh air at the beach.

B1 The students are taking in all the information during the lecture.

B2 The museum visitors were taking in the historical artifacts with great interest.

C1 The detective was taking in every detail of the crime scene.

C2 The art connoisseur was taking in the masterpiece with a critical eye.

Examples of taking in in a Sentence

formal The art gallery offers guided tours for visitors interested in taking in the masterpieces on display.

informal We should go for a walk in the park, just taking in the fresh air and scenery.

slang Let's hit the beach and spend the day taking in some rays.

figurative She sat quietly by the window, taking in the news of her promotion with a mix of excitement and disbelief.

Grammatical Forms of taking in

• past tense: took in
• plural: take in
• comparative: more taking in
• superlative: most taking in
• present tense: take in
• future tense: will take in
• perfect tense: have taken in
• continuous tense: is taking in
• singular: takes in
• positive degree: taking in
• infinitive: to take in
• gerund: taking in
• participle: taken in

Origin and Evolution of taking in

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'taking in' originated from Old English and Middle English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'taking in' referred to the act of receiving or accepting something. Over time, it has evolved to also mean understanding or comprehending information.