Taking

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of taking

verb the action of someone performing the act of taking something

Example Sentences

A1 I am taking a nap.

A2 She is taking her dog for a walk.

B1 They are taking a cooking class together.

B2 He has been taking Spanish lessons for a year.

C1 The company is taking steps to improve employee satisfaction.

C2 The government is taking measures to address climate change.

Examples of taking in a Sentence

formal Taking notes during the lecture is essential for retaining information.

informal I'm taking a break from studying to grab a snack.

slang She's taking a rain check on the party tonight.

figurative He's taking the lead in the project to ensure its success.

Grammatical Forms of taking

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

Origin and Evolution of taking

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'taking' originated from the Old English word 'tacan' which means to grasp or seize.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'taking' evolved to also mean understanding or accepting something, in addition to seizing or grasping.