took

[took] / tʊk /

ADJECTIVE

removed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof away detached distant isolated

STRONG

obscure separate withdrawn

WEAK

afar alone apart remote

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendly sympathetic

STRONG

known visible

WEAK

established ignored left

Example Sentences

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His wife, Anna, took on more than $100,000 in student loans to pay for her master’s degree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Laura Shields, 46, and her husband took on credit card debt early in their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It wasn’t until his problems got worse that Gittens took Kekoa to an eye doctor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"We took our three points and did our hard work."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Rolf stood back as Harry took Cato into his arms.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom