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take
Verb
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If you take an action, you do it.
I took a walk with my dog. = I walked with my dog.
I'm going to take a rest. = I'm going to rest.
I go out after I take a shower. = I'll go out after I shower.
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If you take something or someone, you bring them from one place to another.
I don't want this. Can you take it away, please?
My son was sick, so I took him to the doctor.
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If mathx/math takes money, time, etc., you need to use that for mathx/math.
If we go to your house, it will take one hour.
That was fun, and it didn't take too much money.
take
Noun
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A person's take is his view of something.
What is your take on that recent movie? Did you enjoy it?
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A take is the reward or profit you get from doing something.
If help you with this task, I [demand you give me part of your take.
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A take is part of a performance which is recorded without a break.
The director was not happy with the first take, so we had to do it again.
careful
Adjective
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If you are careful, then you do not take risks and are cautious; you have care.
Edward had to be very careful when walking with the hot soup bowl in his hands because he could spill it and burn himself.
aim
Noun
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An aim is something you want to do or have done.
The aim of the study was to find out if these students would talk differently to themselves during independent work.
We certainly didn't accomplish the war aims set forward by the governments.
The ultimate aim is to be able to cure the disease.
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If you take aim at something, you point a gun or other weapon at it.
He takes aim and fires.
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If you take aim at something, you turn your attention to it.
The book takes aim at politicians and their wasteful spending.
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Your aim is your skill in hitting something that you are shooting, throwing, kicking, etc. at.
He threw the stone at the bird, but his aim wasn't so good.
aim
Verb
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If you aim at doing something, you plan or try to do it.
The new rules for cars are aimed at reducing speeds and improving driver safety.
Many cities have a variety of programs aimed at helping the homeless.
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If you aim at something, you point a gun or other weapon at it.
He grabbed for his gun, aimed it and started shooting.