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The word "take" is one of the most common verbs in English and has many different meanings depending on the context. When talking about time or effort, we usually use it in a general sense (e.g., "It takes time") rather than referring to a specific person. Be careful not to confuse "take" with "bring." Generally, you "take" something away from your current location and "bring" something toward the speaker's location.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is at home gaming while Leo is at school.
Leo

yo can u take my headset to the gym? i forgot it.

Leo
Ryan
Ryan

bet. just don't let chloe see me leaving.

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Leo uses 'take' in the sense of moving an object from one place to another. He uses 'yo' as a casual greeting, and Ryan responds with 'bet', a slang term meaning 'agreed' or 'sure', while showing his desire to avoid Chloe's scrutiny.

Meanings

verb (transitive)

To lay hold of something with one's hands; to seize or grasp.

"Please take the book from the table."

verb (transitive)

To move someone or something from one place to another.

"I will take you to the airport tomorrow."

verb (transitive)

To require a particular amount of time, effort, or resources to complete.

"It takes two hours to drive to the city."

verb (intransitive)

To move in a specific direction or follow a certain path.

"If you take a left at the light, you will see the store."

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