took
Explicação de took no seu nível:
Took is the past word for take. If you take a pen today, you took a pen yesterday. Use it when you talk about things you did in the past. 'I took my bag to school.' It is easy to use!
When you talk about a finished action, use took. It is common for travel or grabbing objects. 'I took the train to London.' It helps you tell stories about your day or your weekend. Remember, we do not say 'taked'.
At this level, you use took for abstract concepts as well as physical objects. You can 'take' a test, 'take' a photo, or 'take' a decision. It is a very flexible verb that connects to many nouns. 'The teacher took attendance before the class started.'
You will find took in many phrasal verbs and idioms. It is used to describe assuming responsibility or enduring a situation. 'The company took over the smaller firm.' Understanding these nuances helps you sound more natural in professional and casual conversations.
In advanced English, took is used in complex figurative ways. You might say 'The situation took a turn for the worse.' It is essential for narrative flow and describing changes in state or condition. Its simplicity makes it powerful in literary contexts.
At the mastery level, took is recognized as a fundamental Germanic verb. You see it in historical narratives and complex idiomatic structures. Its usage is so ingrained that it acts as a bridge for many phrasal constructions, allowing for subtle shifts in meaning depending on the preposition that follows.
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- Past tense of 'take'.
- Irregular verb form.
- Used for physical and abstract actions.
- Rhymes with 'book'.
Took is one of the most common verbs in the English language. It is the past tense of take. When you say you 'took' something, you are describing an action that happened in the past where you grabbed, captured, or accepted an object or a situation.
Think of it as the 'grabbed' action. If you took a bus to school, you chose that mode of transport. If you took a photo, you captured an image. It is a very versatile word that fits into many different contexts, from physical movement to abstract ideas like taking advice.
The word took has deep roots in Old English. It comes from the Old English word tacan, which likely originated from the Old Norse word taka, meaning 'to grasp' or 'to lay hold of'.
Over centuries, the language evolved, and the past tense form became took. It is a classic example of an irregular verb in Germanic languages. While many words add '-ed' to show the past, take keeps its ancient, unique structure. It has survived through Middle English and into modern speech, remaining a cornerstone of our daily vocabulary.
You use took whenever you need to talk about a completed action involving acquisition or movement. In casual speech, it is used constantly—like 'I took a break' or 'She took my advice'.
In more formal settings, it can sound slightly less precise than words like 'procured' or 'acquired', but it is perfectly acceptable in almost all professional writing. It is a neutral, high-frequency word that helps keep communication clear and direct.
Took the cake: To be the most extreme example of something. That excuse really took the cake!
Took a backseat: To become less important. His hobbies took a backseat to his career.
Took a toll: To cause damage or suffering. The long hike took a toll on his legs.
Took the plunge: To finally do something difficult. They finally took the plunge and started a business.
Took for granted: To not appreciate something. He took his health for granted until he got sick.
As an irregular verb, took does not follow the standard '-ed' rule. Its forms are: take (present), took (past), and taken (past participle).
Pronunciation is straightforward: it rhymes with 'book', 'look', and 'cook'. In both British and American English, the vowel sound is a short 'u' (IPA: /ʊ/). There is no plural form for verbs, so it stays 'took' regardless of whether the subject is 'I', 'we', or 'they'.
Curiosidade
It comes from the Old Norse 'taka'.
Guia de pronúncia
Short 'u' sound like in 'book'
Short 'u' sound like in 'look'
Erros comuns
- Pronouncing it like 'tuke'
- Pronouncing it with a long 'oo' sound
- Adding extra syllables
Rima com
Nível de dificuldade
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
Avançado
Gramática essencial
Irregular Verbs
take/took/taken
Past Simple
I took it yesterday.
Phrasal Verbs
took off
Exemplos por nível
I took my book.
I grabbed my book
Past tense of take
He took the bus.
He rode the bus
Past tense verb
She took a photo.
She used a camera
Past tense
They took lunch.
They ate lunch
Past tense
I took a nap.
I slept
Past tense
We took a walk.
We walked
Past tense
He took the key.
He grabbed the key
Past tense
She took a seat.
She sat down
Past tense
I took a deep breath before the test.
He took the advice I gave him.
They took a long time to finish.
She took notes during the meeting.
We took a taxi home.
I took the chance to speak.
He took the lead in the race.
She took the first train.
The medicine took effect quickly.
He took the blame for the mistake.
We took advantage of the sale.
She took pride in her work.
I took the liberty of calling him.
They took a stand against the rule.
He took the news very well.
She took the opportunity to travel.
The storm took us by surprise.
He took issue with my statement.
She took a leap of faith.
The project took a different direction.
They took the law into their own hands.
I took heart from his kind words.
He took the bull by the horns.
She took a dim view of his behavior.
The situation took a turn for the better.
He took pains to explain the process.
She took exception to his remarks.
The event took place in the capital.
It took a great deal of courage.
He took stock of the current situation.
She took the wind out of his sails.
The idea took root in his mind.
The narrative took a melancholic tone.
He took umbrage at the perceived slight.
The ritual took on a new meaning.
She took the measure of her opponent.
The transition took place gradually.
He took counsel from his mentors.
The plan took shape over many years.
She took the bit between her teeth.
Colocações comuns
Expressões idiomáticas
"took the cake"
to be the best or worst
That performance really took the cake!
casual"took a backseat"
to be less important
Family took a backseat to his work.
neutral"took a toll"
to cause damage
The stress took a toll on her.
neutral"took the plunge"
to commit to something
They finally took the plunge.
neutral"took for granted"
to not appreciate
Don't take your friends for granted.
neutral"took the heat"
to accept blame
He took the heat for the error.
casualFácil de confundir
Past participle vs past simple
Taken needs an auxiliary verb.
I took it vs I have taken it.
Present vs past
Take is present.
I take it now vs I took it then.
Over-regularization
Taked is not a word.
I took it.
Adding -ed
Took is already past.
I took it.
Padrões de frases
Subject + took + object
He took the pen.
Subject + took + object + to + location
She took the dog to the park.
Subject + took + time + to + verb
It took me an hour to finish.
Subject + took + noun + (as/for)
He took it for granted.
Subject + took + charge + of + object
She took charge of the project.
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Como usar
10
Escala de formalidade
Dicas
Rhyme Time
Daily Use
Cultural Context
No -ed
Short Vowel
Avoid 'taked'
Old roots
Flashcards
Past Tense
Phrasal Verbs
Memorize
Mnemônico
Took rhymes with book—you took a book.
Associação visual
A hand grabbing a book.
Word Web
Desafio
Write 5 things you took today.
Origem da palavra
Old English
Significado original: to grasp
Contexto cultural
None
Used in almost every aspect of daily life.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Travel
- took a bus
- took a flight
- took a taxi
School
- took a test
- took notes
- took a class
Work
- took a break
- took charge
- took a call
Daily Life
- took a photo
- took a walk
- took medicine
Iniciadores de conversa
"What was the last trip you took?"
"Did you ever take a class you loved?"
"What is the best advice you ever took?"
"Have you ever taken a photo that you really like?"
"Who took care of you when you were little?"
Temas para diário
Write about a trip you took last year.
Describe a time you took a big risk.
What is a piece of advice you took and why?
Write about a day where you took many photos.
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasTeste-se
I ___ the bus to work.
Took is the past tense.
Which is correct?
Took is the irregular past form.
Took is the past participle of take.
The past participle is taken.
Word
Significado
Match the phrase to meaning.
He took the decision.
Pontuação: /5
Summary
Took is the simple past form of take, used to describe actions completed in the past.
- Past tense of 'take'.
- Irregular verb form.
- Used for physical and abstract actions.
- Rhymes with 'book'.
Rhyme Time
Daily Use
Cultural Context
No -ed
Conteúdo relacionado
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a lot of
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about
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above
A2Indica uma posição mais alta do que outra coisa, logo acima.
accident
A2Um evento infeliz que causa danos ou ferimentos.
action
A2É o processo de fazer algo, geralmente para atingir um objetivo.
after
A2'After' significa 'depois', indicando que algo acontece em seguida a outra coisa, no tempo ou no espaço.
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'Again' significa 'novamente' ou 'mais uma vez', indicando que algo se repete.
aged
B1Usado para indicar a idade específica de alguém ou de alguma coisa.
alive
A2Algo que tem vida, que não está morto.
