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taken by

1. Verb (Past Participle of "take")

- Definition: to have been chosen or claimed by someone or something

- Example Sentence: The last slice of pizza was already taken by my brother.

2. Verb (Past Participle of "take")

- Definition: to have been captivated, charmed, or enamored by someone or something

- Example Sentence: I was completely taken by the breathtaking sunset over the ocean.

3. Adjective (Postpositive)

- Definition: already in a committed or romantic relationship

- Example Sentence: Sorry, he's taken by his longtime girlfriend.

4. Adjective (Postpositive) (informal)

- Definition: being emotionally impacted or affected by something

- Example Sentence: She was taken by surprise when he suddenly proposed to her.

5. Adjective (Postpositive) (local - specific slang or idiomatic usage)

- Definition: to be temporarily unavailable or occupied

- Example Sentence: The restroom is currently taken by someone, you'll have to wait.

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