trick — a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /trɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat learned a new trick: opening doors with her paws!
- The key trick to studying English is practicing every day.
- He tried to trick me into believing he was a millionaire, but his worn-out shoes gave him away.
trick
NOUN[/trɪk/]
a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
💡 Concept
The street magician's card trick leaves the crowd gasping in pure disbelief.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/trɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/trɪk/
🌳Etymology
Roottrick
🎵Rhyme
quickstickclickpickkick
quick
stick
click
pick
kick
🔗Collocations
play a trick
magic trick
dirty trick
trick question
do the trick
trick or treat
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat learned a new trick: opening doors with her paws!”
“The key trick to studying English is practicing every day.”
😄 Fun example
“He tried to trick me into believing he was a millionaire, but his worn-out shoes gave him away.”
“This smartphone app will do the trick for organizing your schedule.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
deceivefoolcheatschemetechnique
Antonyms
honestytruthsincerity
Related
magicskillmethodstrategyillusion
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