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Meaning of the word taking in English

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taking

Adjective

(of a person) captivating in manner; charming.

Example:
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he was not a very taking person, she felt
Synonym:
charming captivating enchanting beguiling bewitching alluring fascinating delightful irresistible magnetic compelling charismatic pleasing engaging entrancing personable pleasant agreeable affable congenial genial attractive winning lovable sweet prepossessing fetching
Antonym:
unpleasant repulsive

Noun

1.

the action or process of taking something.

Example:
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the taking of life
2.

the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services.

Example:
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box-office takings were scant
Synonym:
proceeds returns receipts earnings winnings pickings spoils profit gain income revenue gate money gate purse
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Related Word:
take take on take to take in take part in take out take back