Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take care

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.40 in modern English

Syllables
take -care
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be cautious, careful or prudent.

Intransitive verb

verb

To mind, or be in charge of something.

Intransitive verb

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What does take care mean?
To be cautious, careful or prudent.

How to pronounce take care

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