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UK//tʊkˈhɛvi faɪə//US//tukˈhɛvi faɪr//

Meaning of Took heavy fire

Received intense gunfire or missile attacks during a conflict.

In simple words: Received a lot of gunfire or attacks.

Took heavy fire in a sentence

  • The troops took heavy fire while advancing on the enemy position.
  • We took heavy fire during the ambush, and it was chaos all around us.
  • After the helicopter landed, the team took heavy fire from the surrounding hills.
  • The soldiers reported that they took heavy fire but managed to regroup.
  • During the mission, they took heavy fire but successfully completed their objectives.

How to use Took heavy fire

Usually used in military or action contexts. Not appropriate for casual conversations. Often connotes seriousness or danger.

Grammar pattern

took + object

Memory hint

Sounds like a soldier taking a heavy burden of bullets in battle.

Related words

Collocations with Took heavy fire

  • took heavy fire from
  • took heavy fire during
  • took heavy fire while

Synonyms for Took heavy fire

  • came under attack
  • faced heavy gunfire
  • sustained heavy fire

Common mistakes with Took heavy fire

  • Misusing 'took' in past continuous forms (e.g., 'was taking heavy fire').
  • Confusing with 'took light fire,' which is not commonly used.
  • Using in non-military contexts where it feels out of place.

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Frequently asked questions about Took heavy fire

What does Took heavy fire mean?

Received a lot of gunfire or attacks.

What is the definition of Took heavy fire?

Received intense gunfire or missile attacks during a conflict.

How do you use Took heavy fire in a sentence?

The troops took heavy fire while advancing on the enemy position.

Can you give another example of Took heavy fire?

We took heavy fire during the ambush, and it was chaos all around us.

What are synonyms for Took heavy fire?

Common alternatives include came under attack, faced heavy gunfire, sustained heavy fire.

What words go with Took heavy fire?

It commonly pairs with took heavy fire from, took heavy fire during, took heavy fire while.

What are common mistakes when using Took heavy fire?

Misusing 'took' in past continuous forms (e.g., 'was taking heavy fire'). Confusing with 'took light fire,' which is not commonly used. Using in non-military contexts where it feels out of place.

How do you pronounce Took heavy fire?

US: //tukˈhɛvi faɪr//, UK: //tʊkˈhɛvi faɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Took heavy fire?

Usually used in military or action contexts. Not appropriate for casual conversations. Often connotes seriousness or danger.