take-in

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teyk in]
- /teɪk ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teyk in]
- /teɪk ɪn/

Definition of take-in word

noun take-in a deception, fraud, or imposition. 1

Just one definition for take-in

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Origin of take-in

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; noun use of verb phrase take in

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Parts of speech for Take-in

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Take-in

take-in popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for take-in

noun take-in

fee — a charge or payment for professional services: a doctor's fee.
gitim — an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal: the get of a stallion.
gittin — an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal: the get of a stallion.
gambol — to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.

All 4 Synonyms of take-in