Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

taken

American  
[tey-kuhn] / ˈteɪ kən /

verb

  1. past participle of take.

  2. Nonstandard. a simple past tense of take.


idioms

  1. taken with, charmed or captivated by.

    He was quite taken with your niece.

taken British  
/ ˈteɪkən /

verb

  1. the past participle of take 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. enthusiastically impressed (by); infatuated (with)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Compare meaning

How does taken compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Two children were among those taken to hospital as a precaution, while another person was treated for hypothermia.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Five major changes have taken place in U.S. markets over the last 10 years, a team of strategists at the Minneapolis-headquartered investment bank led by Michael Kantrowitz wrote in a note on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

After his October check-up, Trump said an MRI taken during the visit showed his cardiovascular health was "excellent."

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action,” said Amanda Blanc, the company’s senior independent director.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“I’m glad now that it didn’t happen, but I hate that I was taken in by such a cad.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "taken" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com