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it take time vs it took times

"It takes time" is the proper English phrasing. The first phrase is incorrect because the verb "take" should be in the third person singular form, which is "takes." The second phrase is also incorrect because the verb should be in the present tense, not the past tense.
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This phrase is incorrect. The verb "take" should be in the third person singular form, which is "takes."

"it take time"

The correct phrase is "it takes time." Use this phrase to express that something requires a certain amount of time to happen or be completed.
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Alternatives:

  • it takes time
  • it will take time
  • it is taking time
  • it took time
  • it has taken time

This phrase is incorrect. The verb should be in the present tense, not the past tense.

"it took times"

The correct phrase to use in this context is "it takes time."
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Alternatives:

  • it takes time
  • it will take time
  • it is taking time
  • it took time
  • it has taken time

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