Word
taker
Phoneticstak·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈteɪkɝ/
UK/tˈeɪkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who accepts an offer or a challenge. You use this when you want to see if anyone is interested in a deal or a game.
n. a person who accepts an offer, challenge, or bet. Often used in the plural to describe the level of interest in a proposal.
Examples
“I have two extra tickets; are there any takers?”
“The company offered a generous redundancy package, but there were very few takers among the senior staff.”
“When the government auctioned the development rights for the coastal plot, they found no takers due to the prohibitive environmental regulations attached to the deed.”
Examples
simple
“I have two extra tickets; are there any takers?”
contextual
“The company offered a generous redundancy package, but there were very few takers among the senior staff.”
complex
“When the government auctioned the development rights for the coastal plot, they found no takers due to the prohibitive environmental regulations attached to the deed.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'takers' within the idiomatic question 'Any takers?' to gauge interest.
Real-World Examples
“That’s a bid, though; it doesn’t count if there are no takers.” “Leicestershire Police call takers Alex Kimber and Steve Bates also received awards for their help.” Etymology
From Middle English takere, equivalent to take + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
01. double taker
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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