English · Common Verbs
taken
/ˈteɪkən/
[/ˈteɪkən/]
past participle of take
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'take': used with 'have' to show something has been grasped or removed.
Example
The medicine should be taken twice a day, once after breakfast and once at night.
The medicine should be taken twice a day, once after breakfast and once at night.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'taka' via Old English; past participle 'tacen'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses and the passive voice.