Taken Definition & Meaning
taken
- adjective
- understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent"; "an open door interpreted as an invitation"
- be affected with an indisposition; "the child was taken ill"; "couldn't tell when he would be taken drunk"
"Taken" in song lyrics
See how taken is used in real songs:
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"But the stakes will be taken"
51.50 — Steady Stayin' Paid '95 -
"Born from the slums and taken"
Aceyalone — The Thief -
"See I knew from the gate that you was taken"
Amil — Girlfriend
Words that rhyme with taken
Usage tips for "taken"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "taken" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for taken to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does taken mean?
- understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent"; "an open door interpreted as an invitation" be affected with an indisposition; "the child was taken ill"; "couldn't tell when he would be taken drunk"
- What part of speech is taken?
- Taken is an adjective.
- How many definitions does taken have?
- Taken has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).