taker
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who accepts an offer.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈteɪkɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
One who takes a bet or wager
A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.
One who accepts an offer
One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: One who takes a bet or wager
Used this way, taker is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes.
Someone addicted to opium.
A volunteer who records (usually by telephone) contributions pledged in a fund drive.
Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion.
Someone who sells stock shares at a profit.
Someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement.
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