take the gap
take the gap · takes the gap · took the gap · taken the gap · taking the gap
Synonym of gap itSynonym of gap it (“leave Rhodesia”).
» It seems Tom will take a gap year.
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1 senses(historical, slang)Synonym of gap it (“leave Rhodesia”).
Examples
7 sentencesIt seems Tom will take a gap year.
I plan to take a gap year before going to university.
deBevor ich studiere, habe ich vor, ein Jahr auszusetzen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom took a gap year after he didn't get into medical school.
I'm considering taking a gap year to develop myself and increase my self-confidence.
deIch überlege, eine Auszeit von einem Jahr zu nehmen, um mich zu entwickeln und mein Selbstbewusstsein zu steigern. — Zaghawa
He's taking a gap year.
Forms
takes the gap, taking the gap, took the gap, taken the gap| Base form | take the gap · to take the gap |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | takes the gap |
| Present participle | taking the gap |
| Past simple | took the gap |
| Past participle | taken the gap |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle