lick — to move your tongue across the surface of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move your tongue across the surface of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪk/
Example Sentences
- My ice cream is melting, so I have to lick it fast!
- The student licked the math problem after hours of studying.
- Don't lick that frozen pole - your tongue will get stuck!
lick
VERB[/lɪk/]
to move your tongue across the surface of something
to move your tongue across the surface of something
Quick to lick the sweet stick!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'lick' derives from Old English 'liccian', which shares a common ancestor with other Germanic languages. The term originally referred to the action of passing the tongue over a surface.
Breakdown
Old English 'liccian' (to lick) underwent sound changes through Middle English 'licken' before settling into the modern form 'lick'. The root is Proto-Germanic '*likōn', related to similar verbs across Germanic language families.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ice cream is melting, so I have to lick it fast!”
“The student licked the math problem after hours of studying.”
“Don't lick that frozen pole - your tongue will get stuck!”
“The chef gave the spoon a quick lick to taste the sauce.”
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