English · Common Verbs
takes
/teɪks/
[/teɪks/]
third-person singular of take
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'take': he, she, or it grasps, carries, or requires.
Example
The journey takes about three hours by train if there are no unexpected delays.
The journey takes about three hours by train if there are no unexpected delays.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'taka' (to take).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.