it's took

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "it's took" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "it's taken." Example: "It's taken a long time to finish this project."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

7 human-written examples

"The movement's got together, it's took a risk... That's what you expect from leaders, they look ahead and they've got the courage to make a decision".

BBC

It's took a long time to come back but we've come back, dusted ourselves down and it's nice to win here".

Independent

"It's took us a long time to get over his books," said Molyneux of Orwell, who lodged in his ward.

The Guardian - Books

"It's took us 23 years to get this, we're not there yet but hopefully now we'll get there," she said.

BBC

It's took a bit of a while for some boys to settle in, but the last two results have been fantastic.

BBC

It's took me a minute of looking around, looking at my legs, hands, face before it clicked that I was human, my name is Sean, I'm in my bed.

Vice

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

It's taken somebody's death.

The New York Times

Emotionally, it's taken its toll, too.

Independent

But it's taken.

The New York Times - Sports

It's taken months.

The New York Times - Sports

It's taking it back.

The New York Times - Sports

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use "taken" as the past participle of "take" when using the present perfect tense (it has/it's). For example: "It's taken a long time to learn this skill."

Common error

Avoid using "took" after "has" or "have". "Took" is the past simple form, while "taken" is the past participle. The correct construction is "It has taken" or "It's taken".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "it's took" is an incorrect grammatical construction. It attempts to use the present perfect tense but incorrectly uses the past simple form "took" instead of the past participle "taken". As Ludwig AI states, the correct form is "it's taken".

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

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Science

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Formal & Business

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "it's took" is an incorrect grammatical construction, substituting the past participle "taken" with the simple past tense "took" in the present perfect construction. Ludwig AI identifies the correct form as "it's taken", a contraction of "it has taken". While the phrase appears in some contexts, primarily in news and media, its use is grammatically flawed. To ensure clarity and correctness, always use "it's taken" or "it took" depending on the intended tense. Remember to use "taken" as the past participle of "take" in present perfect sentences. Use "it has taken" and "it's taken" when you need to use the auxiliary verb.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

it has taken

Replaces the contraction "it's" with the full "it has" for clarity and uses the correct past participle "taken".

it took

Omits the auxiliary verb, focusing on the completed action in the past.

it's been

Focuses on duration, using "been" to emphasize the time passed.

it required

Highlights the necessity of the action or time.

time was needed

Emphasizes the need for time to pass or for an action to be completed.

it consumed

Highlights that something used an amount of time.

it necessitated

Emphasizes the necessity of the action or time.

it demanded

Highlights that something needed an amount of time.

it involved

Highlights that something needed an amount of time.

a period of

Emphasizes that something happened in an amount of time.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use "take" in the present perfect tense?

The present perfect tense requires the auxiliary verb "have" (or "has" for singular subjects) followed by the past participle of the main verb. The past participle of "take" is "taken". So, the correct form is "has taken" or "have taken", often contracted to "it's taken".

What can I say instead of "it's took"?

You can use alternatives like "it has taken" or "it took" depending on whether you want to use the present perfect or simple past tense.

Which is correct, "it's took" or "it's taken"?

"It's took" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "it's taken", which is a contraction of "it has taken".

How do I remember the difference between "took" and "taken"?

"Took" is the simple past tense and stands alone (e.g., "He took the book"). "Taken" is the past participle and needs a helping verb (e.g., "He has taken the book").