taking
adjective·nountaking definition & meaning
- very attractive; capturing interest
- the act of someone who picks up or takes something
Examples of taking in a sentence
As a verb: taking
- She is taking her time to finish the project.
- They are taking a break after the long meeting.
As a noun: taking
- The taking of the photograph was spontaneous.
- Her taking of the initiative impressed everyone.
Synonyms for taking
- grabbing
- seizing
- capturing
- acquiring
- obtaining
- collecting
- gathering
- receiving
- fetching
- claiming
- snatching
- appropriating
- accepting
- drawing
- deriving
Rhymes with taking
- backbreaking
- baking
- breaking
- cabinetmaking
- earthshaking
- epoch-making
- fast-breaking
- heartbreaking
- homemaking
- leave-taking
- making
- merrymaking
- printmaking
- shaking
- speechmaking
- stocktaking
- strikebreaking
- taking
- undertaking
- world-shaking
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Related words to taking
grabbing
seizing
capturing
acquiring
receiving
collecting
gathering
holding
accepting
obtaining
fetching
snatching
claiming
possessing
drawing
Word history
Etymology
The word "taking" originates from the Old English "tacan," which means "to take, seize, or receive." This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "takaną," which also means "to take." The Proto-Indo-European root is "deh₁-," meaning "to take, accept, or receive." Over time, "tacan" evolved into Middle English as "taken," reflecting changes in pronunciation and spelling.
The suffix "-ing" is a present participle ending in English, used to form gerunds and participles. It derives from the Old English "-ing," which indicates an ongoing action or process. Thus, "taking" combines the verb "take" with the "-ing" suffix to denote the act of taking in a continuous or progressive sense.
The word has retained its core meaning throughout its evolution, referring to the act of acquiring, seizing, or receiving something. In contemporary usage, "taking" can apply to various contexts, including physical actions, emotional states, or abstract concepts, reflecting its versatility in the English language.
How many points is taking worth in Scrabble?
Total points
11
Per letter points
T1A1K5I1N1G2
Dictionary check
- Offcl. Scrabble Pl. Dict. & Offcl Scrabble WordsYES
- Collins Scrabble Words 2021YES
- NASPA Word List 2020YES
- Tournament Word List 2006YES
- Words with Friends 2000YES
- Words with Friends 1997 (Retired)YES