takes
Translation
takes
Examples
The director needed many takes for that scene.
The director needed many takes for that scene.
Her first two takes were the best.
Her first two takes were the best.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) takes It took five takes to film the scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attempts, shots, versions
Etymology
From the verb 'to take', in the sense of capturing a scene on film or a performance on a recording.
Memory Tips
Imagine a film director shouting 'Take one, action!'. 'Takes' are the multiple attempts of this.