English Vocabulary | Advanced: 18 Common Phrasal Verbs With "TAKE" | Pictures and Examples Included

Summary

In this video, viewers will learn 18 commonly used phrasal verbs with the verb 'take.' Each phrasal verb is explained with clear definitions and practical examples, covering meanings such as 'take after' (to resemble), 'take away' (to remove), 'take off' (to leave the ground or become successful), and more. The video aims to enhance English comprehension and vocabulary, making it easier for learners to integrate these expressions into their daily conversations. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of each verb and its various applications.

Takeaways

• 😀 Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions that combine a verb with an adverb, preposition, or both.
• 😀 The word 'take' can form numerous phrasal verbs, each with different meanings and uses.
• 😀 'Take a back' means to surprise or shock someone.
• 😀 'Take after' refers to resembling someone in appearance or personality, usually a family member.
• 😀 'Take apart' means to disassemble something or separate it into parts.
• 😀 'Take away' has multiple meanings: to remove something, to order food for take-out, or to subtract numbers.
• 😀 'Take in' can mean to understand something, absorb it, or allow someone to stay at your place.
• 😀 'Take off' can describe something becoming successful, a plane leaving the ground, or removing clothing.
• 😀 'Take on' refers to accepting responsibility, competing against someone, or employing someone.
• 😀 'Take over' means to take control of something, often a business or a place, sometimes by force.
• 😀 Each phrasal verb with 'take' has its unique context and meaning, offering a variety of uses in different situations.

Q & A

What is a phrasal verb?

A phrasal verb is an idiomatic phrase that consists of a verb combined with another element such as an adverb (e.g., take up), a preposition (e.g., take on), or both (e.g., take upon).

What does the phrasal verb 'take a back' mean?

It means to surprise or shock someone. For example, 'He was taken aback by the news of the war.'

How is the phrasal verb 'take after' used?

'Take after' means to resemble or be similar to someone, typically a family member, in appearance or personality. Example: 'My sister takes after my mother.'

What does 'take apart' mean?

'Take apart' means to disassemble or separate something into different parts. For example, 'He took my computer apart to repair it.'

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'take away'?

'Take away' has multiple meanings, including to remove something, to buy food from a restaurant and eat it elsewhere, or to subtract a number. Example: 'The police took away the violent man.'

What does 'take back' mean?

'Take back' means to return something, regain possession, or allow someone to return. For example, 'I took it back to the shop because it was too tight.'

How can the phrasal verb 'take down' be used?

'Take down' can mean to reach up and get something from a high place, to dismantle a structure, or to write down information. For example: 'I took down my friend's phone number.'

What is meant by the phrasal verb 'take in'?

'Take in' has several meanings: it can mean to understand something, absorb information, bring in profits, or make something smaller. Example: 'He took in a homeless person.'

What does 'take off' mean?

'Take off' can refer to a plane leaving the ground, to becoming successful, to leaving suddenly, or to removing clothing. Example: 'Her career took off after one year.'

What does the phrasal verb 'take on' mean?

'Take on' means to accept a job or responsibility, to employ someone, to compete against someone, or to allow people onto a vehicle. For example: 'She took on the role of a waitress.'

What is the meaning of 'take over'?

'Take over' means to gain control of a business, company, or situation. Example: 'Facebook took over Instagram in 2012.'

What does the phrasal verb 'take upon' mean?

'Take upon' means to accept responsibility for something. Example: 'She took it upon herself to deal with household finances.'