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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • take outphraseB12 meaningsTo remove something from inside something else.
  • take overphraseB2To assume control of something from someone else.
  • take precautionsphraseB2To act in advance against a possible danger.
  • take responsibilityphraseB2To accept that you are accountable for something.
  • take stockphraseC1To pause and review how things actually stand.
  • take the blamephraseB1To accept fault, whether or not it was yours.
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  • take the first turningphraseB1To leave the road at the earliest junction.
  • take the law into your own handsphraseC1To punish somebody yourself instead of using the courts.
  • take the plungephraseB2To finally commit to something you have been putting off.
  • take the scenic routephraseB2To go the long and pretty way round.
  • take the wind out of your sailsphraseC1To take away your confidence suddenly.
  • take tophraseB22 meaningsTo develop a liking for somebody or something.
  • take upphraseB22 meaningsTo begin a new activity or hobby.
  • take with a pinch of saltphraseC1To not fully believe what you are told.
  • take your timephraseB1To do something without hurrying.
  • take-offnounB1The moment an aircraft leaves the ground.
  • takeaway/ˈteɪkəweɪ/nounB1+Restaurant food you carry home in boxes instead of eating there.
  • takeaway counternounB1The place where food is collected to eat elsewhere.
  • takeaway menunounB1The printed list a delivery restaurant leaves at your door.
  • takeout/ˈteɪkaʊt/nounA2+Restaurant food you collect and eat at home.
  • takeovernounB2Gaining control of a company, sometimes against its will.
  • talc/tælk/nounB2+A fine powder dusted on skin to keep it dry.
  • talent/ˈtæl.ənt/nounA2A natural ability to do something well.
  • talented/ˈtæləntɪd/adjectiveB1Having a natural gift for doing something well.
  • talisman/ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/nounC12 meaningsAn object believed to hold protective power.
  • talk down tophraseB2To speak to somebody as if they were stupid.
  • talk intophraseB2To persuade someone to do something they doubted.
  • talk overphraseB2To discuss something thoroughly before deciding.
  • talk roundphraseC1To persuade somebody to change their mind.
  • talkative/ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/adjectiveB1+Fond of talking a great deal.
  • tall/tɔːl/adjectiveA13 meaningsHigher than average in height, of a person, plant or building.
  • tall order/ˈtɔːl ˈɔːdə/nounC1A request that will be very difficult to meet.
  • tallow/ˈtæləʊ/nounC2Hard animal fat used to make candles and soap.
  • tally/ˈtæli/nounB2+2 meaningsA running count kept with marks.
  • talon/ˈtælən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe hooked claw of a hunting bird.
  • talus/ˈteɪləs/nounC2The heap of rock debris at the foot of a slope.
  • tambourine/ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/nounB2A small hand drum ringed with jingling discs.
  • tame/teɪm/adjectiveB24 meaningsOf an animal, used to people and not dangerous.
  • tamper/ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/verbB2+To interfere with something you should leave alone.
  • tandem/ˈtændəm/nounB2+2 meaningsA bicycle built for two riders one behind the other.
  • tang/ˈtæŋ/nounC12 meaningsA strong sharp taste or smell.
  • tangential/tænˈd͡ʒɛn.t͡ʃəl/adjectiveC1Only slightly connected to the main point.
  • tangerine/ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/nounB1+A small loose-skinned orange citrus fruit.
  • tangible/ˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.b(ə)l/adjectiveB2+Able to be touched, or solid and definite enough to be certain of.
  • tangle/ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/nounB22 meaningsA confused, twisted mass.
  • tangled/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/adjectiveB22 meaningsTwisted together into a knot that is difficult to separate.
  • tango/ˈtæ̞ŋɡəʊ̯/nounB1+A dramatic partner dance of sharp turns and pauses.
  • tangy/ˈtæŋiː/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsHaving a sharp, fresh, pleasant taste.
  • tank/ˈtæŋk/nounB14 meaningsA large container for liquid or gas.
  • tank filternounB2The device that keeps aquarium water clean.
  • tankard/ˈtæŋkɚd/nounC1A large mug with a handle for drinking beer.
  • tanker/ˈtæŋkə/nounB2A vehicle or ship built to carry liquid in bulk.
  • tanned/tænd/adjectiveB2+Browned by the sun.
  • tanner/ˈtænɚ/nounC1A worker who turns animal hide into leather.
  • tantamount/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/adjectiveC1As good as the same thing in effect.
  • tantrum/ˈtæn.tɹʌm/nounB2An uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially by a small child.
  • tanzanianounB1+A country in East Africa.
  • tap/tæp/nounA24 meaningsThe fitting you turn or push to let water out of a pipe.
  • tap dancenounB1A dance whose rhythm is beaten out by metal-tipped shoes.
  • tap shoenounB2Footwear fitted with metal plates for beating rhythm.