Basic Details
Word: Take
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To acquire, get hold of, or accept something; to carry or move something from one place to another.
Synonyms: Grab, seize, obtain, accept
Antonyms: Give, release, refuse
Idioms and Phrases
- Take it easy: To relax and not stress. Example: "After the exams, I decided to take it easy for a few days."
- Take the bull by the horns: To confront a problem directly. Example: "She decided to take the bull by the horns and ask for a promotion."
- Take someone for granted: To fail to appreciate someone. Example: "He felt his efforts at work were taken for granted."
- Take off: To leave the ground (for airplanes) or to become successful. Example: "The new product really took off in the market."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to take the book from the shelf and start reading it.
Example 2: Please take your umbrella; it might rain later.
Example 3: He took the opportunity to speak at the conference.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "take" comes from the Old English word "tacan," which means "to grasp or seize"? It has been a common verb in English for centuries and appears in many idioms and expressions.
Famous Quote
"Take time to do what makes your soul happy." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "take" mean?
a) To give something
b) To acquire or get something
c) To ignore something
d) To lose something
Answer: b) To acquire or get something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "take"?
a) Grab
b) Release
c) Refuse
d) Ignore
Answer: a) Grab
3. Which is an antonym of "take"?
a) Grab
b) Accept
c) Give
d) Seize
Answer: c) Give
4. Which sentence uses "take" correctly?
a) She decided to take a walk in the park.
b) He take the car yesterday.
c) They taking the ball now.
d) I take happy today.
Answer: a) She decided to take a walk in the park.
5. What does the idiom "take it easy" mean?
a) Work harder
b) Relax and not stress
c) Move quickly
d) Complain about something
Answer: b) Relax and not stress
