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/
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
A doctor gently examines the patient's neck during a routine checkup
Check the neck after the wreck!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word descends from Old English 'hnecca', a fundamental anatomical term shared among Germanic languages. It refers to the connecting part of the human body joining the head to the torso, with roots tracing back to Proto-Germanic ancestry.
Breakdown
Old English 'hnecca' evolved directly into modern English 'neck' through regular phonetic changes in Germanic languages, with the initial 'h' sound gradually dropping in pronunciation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
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