Word: TAKING
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Definition of TAKING
- To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.
"I'll take that plate off the table."
- To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).
"The camera takes 35mm film."
- To remove.
"take two eggs from the carton"
- The act by which something is taken.
- A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
- A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).
- Alluring; attractive.
- Infectious; contagious.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "taking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "taking" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TAKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TAKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TAKING:
- # the taking effect
- # master of taking
- # playing with taking
- # in terms of taking
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