taken
/ˈteɪkən/
adjective
- Already claimed, occupied, or in a romantic relationship.
- He can't ask her out; she's taken.
- Is this seat taken?
- All the good spots are taken.
- Under the influence of a drug or alcohol; intoxicated.
- She looked taken after just one drink.
- He was so taken that he could barely stand.
- The driver was taken and caused an accident.
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verb
- Past participle of take; to have grasped, carried, or moved something.
- The package was taken by the mail carrier.
- He had taken the dog for a walk before dinner.
- She has taken the book from the shelf.
- To have accepted or received something.
- I have taken your advice seriously.
- He had taken the money without asking.
- She has taken the job offer.
- To have consumed food, drink, or medicine.
- Have you taken your vitamins today?
- She had taken a sip of water.
- The patient has taken the medication.
- To have required or needed a particular amount of time or effort.
- Learning the piano has taken a lot of practice.
- The journey had taken longer than expected.
- It has taken three hours to finish the project.
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