Taking - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈteɪkɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word taking
Brit.  |ˈteɪkɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word taking
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to take

noun

- the act of someone who picks up or takes something (syn: pickings)
clothing could be had for the taking

adjective

- very attractive; capturing interest (syn: fetching, winning)
something inexpressibly taking in his manner

Extra examples

He was one of the three persons killed by terrorists in this hostage taking.

I feel so much better after taking that nap.

I found a way to pay for college without taking out any loans.

Don't distort what she meant by taking her words out of context.

Where is she taking us?

She's taking a chemistry course this semester.

Love of adventure brought her here before taking her to many other places.

He is taking a night flight.

I'm not taking orders from you! You're not my boss.

He was able to stop taking the drug without ill effect.

The taking of American hostages was seen as an act of war by the United States.

We're thinking of taking a vacation towards the end of the month.

She is taking a class on psychology.

What classes are you taking this semester?

It's important to learn the rules of the road before taking your driving test.

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