took

[took]

verb

1. simple past tense of take.

2. Nonstandard.,  a past participle of take.

took

/ tʊk /

verb

1. the past tense of take 1

Example Sentences

The protest took place on the same day as local elections, which the opposition is largely boycotting following a government crackdown.

From BBC

But Norris, who took a dominant win in Singapore last year, said he expected a difficult race.

From BBC

He took more live at-bats during the team’s Friday night workout at Citizens Bank Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Organisers Defend Our Juries said hundreds took part in demonstrations backing Palestine Action - a group which was proscribed by the government in July making it illegal to show any support or affiliation to them.

From BBC

It is thought that Coney Beach Amusement Park was built to entertain American troops returning from the war and took its name from New York's pleasure park on Coney Island.

From BBC

Related Words

• aloof 
• away 
• detached 
• distant 
• isolated 

When To Use

And is tooken in the dictionary?

Tooken is not listed as a word in this dictionary. It’s not used as the standard past tense of the irregular verb take, which is took (My mother took my brother to the zoo), or as the participle form of take, which is taken (My mother had not taken my brother to the zoo before yesterday). Some people may use tooken as a nonstandard combination of these forms, perhaps intending to be humorous. (General note: Just because a word doesn’t appear in the dictionary doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “not a word.” Some people may use it, and if enough people eventually start using it, it may be added to the dictionary.)Do you know: Is learnt a word?