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
💡 Concept
to move your tongue across the surface of something
🎵 Rhyme
Quick to lick the sweet stick!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/lɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootlick
🎵Rhyme
kickpickstickthickquick
kick
pick
stick
thick
quick
🔗Collocations
lick one's lips
lick a stamp
lick the wound
lick into shape
lick and promise
salt lick
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My ice cream is melting, so I have to lick it fast!”
“The student licked the math problem after hours of studying.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't lick that frozen pole - your tongue will get stuck!”
😄 Fun example
“The chef gave the spoon a quick lick to taste the sauce.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tastelaptonguesample
Antonyms
spitreject
Related
kissbitechewsuckswallow
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