I did not nap today vs I did not take a nap today

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I did not nap today' is a more casual and informal way of saying that you didn't sleep during the day, while 'I did not take a nap today' is a more formal and complete way of expressing the same idea.

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I did not nap today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is a casual way of saying that you didn't sleep during the day. It is commonly used in informal conversations.

Examples:

I did not nap today because I had too much work to do.
She usually naps in the afternoon, but she did not nap today.

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In the Morgue - where I might nap today if I don't get a coffee.
When you were taking a nap today with the kids, I went back to the hospital and I saw Brenda.
I got her to take a nap today, no problem.
You know, I think I missed my nap today. I'm sleepy.
I think you're not getting any sleep tonight, so you might want to take a nap at work today.
"What." You should be taking a dirt nap after that ragdoll today.
I did what I did in there because the client comes first.
Whatever the visitors are saying I did, I didn't.
I did the coal walk. Just... I did it.
I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, and I think I did it pretty good if I do say so myself.
I didn't even - I didn't know you were - I didn't even know you were Asian.
I started something a long time ago, I did - I did, it's the truth, I did.
I didn't - I didn't - I mean, I didn't do that.
No, l - I didn't take Molly, but I did - I did find this.
Look - I did my parenting.
I didn't think Foljambe was so selfish.
I finally remember what I did during my blackouts.
I did landscaping for a couple months.
Sorry I did not succeed better.
I did basically as you said.

Alternatives:

I didn't take a nap today
I didn't have a nap today
I didn't sleep during the day today
I didn't rest today
I didn't relax today

I did not take a nap today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is a more formal and complete way of expressing that you didn't sleep during the day. It is suitable for formal writing or when you want to be more precise.

Examples:

I did not take a nap today because I had a busy schedule.
He usually takes a nap after lunch, but he did not take a nap today.

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I got her to take a nap today, no problem.
I think you're not getting any sleep tonight, so you might want to take a nap at work today.
Judge Kibler did not take a bribe in Hill's case.
The committee of inquiry did not take a decision to table any resolution.
I did not take your son.
No, I did not take muscle relaxers.
I did not take off your leg.
But I did not take that necklace from Regina, I swear.
- I did not take it seriously.
No, I did not take a Xanax from your purse!
I did not take a bribe, all right? I was accused of taking a bribe. I have not been proven guilty yet.
Though, To be honest I did not take a lot of my time
She did not take a bullet.
It did not take a lot of strength to kill her.
Many people in the region are suffering because we remained passive and did not take a more active role.
At the recent Summit Meeting the European leaders did not take a decision on whether they would recognise a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo.
Mr President, you did not take a vote on whether we should have a resolution at this part-session.
We did not take a position, as if we had there would have been five unsuitable candidates, in our opinion.
I did not take it out on your patient.
But, no, jim, I did not take anyone's keys.

Alternatives:

I did not nap today
I didn't have a nap today
I didn't sleep during the day today
I didn't rest today
I didn't relax today

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I did not nap today vs I did not take a nap today