tick — a small mark (✓) used to show that something is correct or has been done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small mark (✓) used to show that something is correct or has been done
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪk/
Korean meaning: 체크 표시, 진드기
Korean pronunciation: **틱**
Example Sentences
- My teacher's pen ran out of ink while putting ticks on my perfect test paper.
- The old grandfather clock ticks so loudly that it wakes up the neighbors.
- Please tick the boxes that apply to your situation.
tick
NOUN//tɪk//
a small mark (✓) used to show that something is correct or has been done
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/tɪk/
🌳Etymology
Roottick
Origin
중세 영어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 가벼운 터치나 탭을 의미했습니다. 시계의 '똑딱' 소리를 표현하는 의성어에서 발달했어요.
🎵Rhyme
quicksickpickstickthick
quick
sick
pick
stick
thick
🔗Collocations
tick off
tick box
clock tick
tick mark
tick over
what makes someone tick
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My teacher's pen ran out of ink while putting ticks on my perfect test paper.”
😄 Fun example
“The old grandfather clock ticks so loudly that it wakes up the neighbors.”
“Please tick the boxes that apply to your situation.”
😄 Fun example
“Time ticks away while students panic during the final exam.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
checkmarkclicktap
Antonyms
crossX marksilence
Related
clocktimesoundmarkcheckparasite
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