neck — the part of the body connecting the head to the torso
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of the body connecting the head to the torso
Pronunciation (IPA): /nek/
Korean meaning: 목
Korean pronunciation: 넥 (강세: 넥)
Example Sentences
- The giraffe's neck is so long it needs its own zip code!
- My neck hurts from looking up at tall buildings all day.
- The two runners were neck and neck until the finish line.
neck
NOUN//nek//
the part of the body connecting the head to the torso
💡 Concept
A doctor gently examines the patient's neck during a routine checkup
🎵 Rhyme
Check the neck after the wreck!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/nek/
🇬🇧 UK/nek/
🌳Etymology
Rootneck
Origin
고대 영어 'hnecca'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족 언어들과 공통 조상을 가집니다. 인체의 가장 중요한 연결 부위를 가리키는 기본 어휘로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
checkdeckwreckpeck
check
deck
wreck
peck
🔗Collocations
break one's neck
neck and neck
stiff neck
crane one's neck
neck of the woods
bottle neck
turtle neck
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The giraffe's neck is so long it needs its own zip code!”
“My neck hurts from looking up at tall buildings all day.”
“The two runners were neck and neck until the finish line.”
“He's such a pain in the neck when he complains about everything.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
throatcervixnape
Related
headshoulderspinecollarnecklace
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