taking
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
ta · king
ˈteɪ · kɪŋ
English Definition
n. the act of gaining possession
Significado en Español
tomando, cogiendo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang lấy, đang bắt
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Example Sentence
Taking risks can lead to great rewards.
承担风险可能带来巨大的回报。
Synonyms
grabbing
seizing
obtaining
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “taking”:
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A
donation
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B
acquisition
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C
gift
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D
surrender
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B — acquisition.
“taking” means n. the act of gaining possession
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sudden ______ of the fortress ended the long and bitter war.
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A
giving
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B
losing
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C
taking
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D
sharing
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C — taking.
“taking” means n. the act of gaining possession
Common questions about “taking”
What does “taking” mean?
taking — n. the act of gaining possession. In Chinese: 取得，获得.
How do you pronounce “taking”?
taking is pronounced /ˈteɪkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ta · king.
How do you use “taking” in a sentence?
Taking risks can lead to great rewards. (承担风险可能带来巨大的回报。)
What are synonyms for “taking”?
grabbing, seizing, obtaining — all close in meaning to taking (n. the act of gaining possession).
Is “taking” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. taking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
