tooke: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very HighNeutral (Used in all registers, from formal to informal, in both spoken and written English.)
Quick answer
What does “tooke” mean?
The simple past tense of the verb 'take', meaning to get into one's hands, to remove, to carry, to accept, or to choose.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The simple past tense of the verb 'take', meaning to get into one's hands, to remove, to carry, to accept, or to choose.
Can imply an action of acquisition, removal, or movement from one place to another, either literally (physically taking something) or metaphorically (taking a chance). It indicates the completed action of 'taking'.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No difference in form or core usage. However, it can be part of different collocational patterns due to broader lexical differences between BrE and AmE (e.g., 'took a decision' is more common in BrE, while 'made a decision' is more common in AmE, though both are understood).
Connotations
None specific to variety.
Frequency
Identically high frequency in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “tooke” in a Sentence
SUBJ + took + OBJ (He took the book.)SUBJ + took + OBJ + from/out of + PLACE (She took a biscuit from the jar.)SUBJ + took + OBJ + to + PLACE/PERSON (They took the children to school.)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “tooke” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He took the last biscuit.
- She took a First in History from Oxford.
- The meeting took longer than expected.
American English
- He took the last cookie.
- She took a course in marketing last semester.
- It took us forever to get here.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
He took a new position at the head office last quarter.
Academic
The researcher took a representative sample from the population.
Everyday
I took the dog for a walk this morning.
Technical
The mechanic took precise measurements of the cylinder bore.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tooke”
- Using 'taked' or 'tooked' (non-existent forms).
- Confusing with present perfect 'have taken' (e.g., 'I have took' is incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Took' is the irregular simple past form of 'take'. The past participle is 'taken'.
No, 'took' is exclusively a past tense verb form. Adjectives like 'taken' exist (e.g., 'a taken seat'), but 'took' is not used this way.
'Took' is used for simple past tense to describe a finished action at a specific past time (I took it yesterday). 'Taken' is the past participle, used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses (I have taken it) or the passive voice (It was taken).
No, there is no standard noun 'a took'. The related noun is 'take' (e.g., 'What's your take on this?').
The simple past tense of the verb 'take', meaning to get into one's hands, to remove, to carry, to accept, or to choose.
Tooke is usually neutral (used in all registers, from formal to informal, in both spoken and written english.) in register.
Tooke: in British English it is pronounced /tʊk/, and in American English it is pronounced /tʊk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “took the bull by the horns”
- “took it with a pinch of salt”
- “took the wind out of his sails”
- “took the cake”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a COOK who TOOK a BOOK. They rhyme and both are past actions.
Conceptual Metaphor
TIME IS SPACE / POSSESSION IS CONTROL (A past moment in time is a location from which you have taken something, asserting control over it).
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'took' incorrectly?