Taken is the past form of 'take'. It means to get or hold something. We use it when talking about something done before now.
She has taken the book from me.
I taken my medicine this morning.
Taken means a place or thing is busy or not free. Someone else uses it or owns it.
This seat is taken by my friend.
Sorry, the phone line is taken now.
Taken means someone is already with a partner in love or marriage. It shows they are not free to date others.
He is taken and not single.
I can’t ask her out; she is taken.
Taken means a piece in a game like chess is captured or removed by the opponent.
The queen was taken in the last move.
All my pieces taken, I lost the game.
Taken means someone was fooled or tricked by someone else or something. It shows a wrong or bad experience.
He was taken by the scam online.
Don’t be taken by false promises.
Taken means something like a photo or a sample was made or collected by someone.
The photo was taken in 2020.
Sample taken for blood test.
Taken is used in phrases to show someone feels an emotion or is affected by something unexpectedly.
She was taken by surprise at the news.
He was taken ill suddenly yesterday.
Taken means something is already booked or saved for someone. It is not free for others.
The table is taken at seven o’clock.
Sorry, the room is taken tomorrow.
