Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take the con

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.27 in modern English

Syllables
take the -con
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take over navigational duties on the bridge of a ship.

verb

To take over responsibilities from someone else and thus become in charge of a situation.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

takes the con (present, singular) taking the con (participle, present) took the con (past) taken the con (participle, past)

Phrases

conning tower

Frequently Paired Words

conning tower take the helm

Synonyms

take the helm

Questions

What does take the con mean?
To take over navigational duties on the bridge of a ship.

How to pronounce take the con

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