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take a shower vs take shower

The correct phrase is "take a shower." The article 'a' is necessary before the noun 'shower' to make the phrase grammatically correct. 'Take shower' is not a common or correct phrase in English.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 2102 views

take a shower

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of cleaning oneself by standing under a flow of water from a shower.

Examples:

  • I need to take a shower before going out.
  • She always takes a shower in the morning.
  • He took a quick shower after the workout.
  • Do you usually take a shower in the evening?
  • Taking a shower helps me relax.
  • I think I might take a shower.
  • Just take a shower before you get into our sheets.
  • Maybe I should take a shower.
  • Sorry, I have to take a shower.
  • I can't take a shower with this.
  • I'm trying to take a shower.
  • Luke, I need to take a shower.
  • Get her to take a shower, wash her hair.
  • Let me at least take a shower.
  • I just wanted to go upstairs and take a shower...
  • I really just want to take a shower first.
  • I still need to take a shower.
  • Lillian, I helped you take a shower once.
  • I sometimes go home to take a shower.
  • I came home to take a shower.
  • I went in... to take a shower while Christopher was sleeping.
  • You know, I should probably take a shower.
  • Because I'd like to take a shower now, please.
  • How he forced me to take a shower with him.
  • I'm tired and I want to take a shower.

Alternatives:

  • have a shower
  • get a shower
  • take a quick shower
  • take a long shower
  • enjoy a shower

take shower

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'a' is needed before the noun 'shower.'

  • If you must go to the authorities, I understand, but please, let me take shower.
  • You, you help with him. I go take shower.
  • Wait half hour, take shower, flip switch off.
  • I go take shower, then we go.

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