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takes a break

takes a break is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a break.

Meaning of take a break

Verb

take a break (third-person singular simple present takes a break, present participle taking a break, simple past took a break, past participle taken a break)

  1. To have a short rest period in one's work, studies, or other activities (This entry is a translation hub.)
    • She took a break from studying to eat a snack.

Questions about takes a break

What is takes a break the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a break is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a break.

Words near takes a break in the dictionary

  1. takes a bead on
  2. takes a beat
  3. takes a bite
  4. takes a bite out of
  5. takes a bow
  6. takes a break
  7. takes a breath
  8. takes a breather
  9. takes a bullet
  10. takes a chair
  11. takes a chance

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