Antonyms for taking

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tey-king

Phonetic Transcription : ˈteɪ kɪŋ

Definition of taking

Origin : 1650s, "that which is taken in payment," from take (v.). Sense of "money taken in" by a single performance, etc., is from 1931. Movie-making sense is recorded from 1927. Criminal sense of "money acquired by theft" is from 1888. The verb sense of "to cheat, defraud" is from 1920. On the take "amenable to bribery" is from 1930.

adj communicable
adj attractive

Example sentences :

I could see she was annoyed and a little worried, because he was past taking notice.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

“His reverence is taking his after-dinner nap and may not be disturbed,” said the man.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Blow it,” he said, taking off the chain, “my mouth is too full of slime.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

And as for Shepler—he wondered if Shepler knew just what risks he might be taking on.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

He went all over me, taking up a collection, and did first-rate.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

"I knew he'd plunge," he said, taking the chair proffered him, near Shepler's desk.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

You will never find us taking advantage of the necessities of the public.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

"I will wait ten minutes for him," said Haley, taking out his watch.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Suppose that you are taking a trip in the mountains and you have seen a deer.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Her mind is set on taking it down, yet she will not peril her husband.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Synonyms for taking

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