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taker

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈteɪkər/ · UK /ˈteɪkə/

Forms: takers

taker means: Someone willing to accept an offer, buy something, or join an activity.

noun

WILLING PARTICIPANTB2

Someone willing to accept an offer, buy something, or join an activity.

  • We offered free tickets but found no takers.
  • There were several takers for the old bike.
  • Is there a willing taker for this extra shift?

How to use it: taker for something (There were no takers for the spare ticket.)

Similar words: volunteer

Common phrases: any taker, no taker, a willing taker

PERSON TAKINGB2

A person who accepts, receives, or takes something.

  • She is a bold risk taker.
  • The note taker recorded every decision.
  • Test takers must leave their phones outside.

Common phrases: risk taker, note taker, test taker

SELFISH RECEIVERC1

A person who accepts help or benefits from others but gives little back.

  • He is a taker in every friendship.
  • She grew tired of dating takers.
  • Are you a giver or a taker?

Opposites: giver

Common phrases: a selfish taker, giver or taker

Questions about taker

What does taker mean?

Someone willing to accept an offer, buy something, or join an activity.

What is taker in other languages?

Türkçe: talip · Español: interesado · Français: amateur · Deutsch: Interessent · Italiano: interessato · 日本語: 希望者

How do you pronounce taker?

In American English /ˈteɪkər/; in British English /ˈteɪkə/.

How do you use taker in a sentence?

We offered free tickets but found no takers. There were several takers for the old bike.

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