B1verb 1K

Kick

🇬🇧 UK /["/kɪk/","/kɪks/","/kɪkt/","/ˈkɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kɪk/","/kɪks/","/kɪkt/","/ˈkɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Kick

to hit somebody/something with your foot

In simple words: To hit something with your foot.

Kick in a sentence

• The soccer player will kick the ball towards the goal.
• It's not polite to kick someone when they are down.
• I decided to kick my bad habits and start exercising regularly.
• He watched the dog kick up dirt as it ran around the yard.
• After finishing the project, I needed to kick back and relax for a while.

How to use Kick

Commonly used in sports or play. In informal contexts, it can also mean to stop doing something (e.g., 'kick the habit'). Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

kick + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'kick' like a soccer player kicking a ball.

Related words

Collocations with Kick

• hard
• savagely
• viciously
• against
• at
• in
• kick a door down
• kick a door open
• kick a door shut
• frantically
• furiously
• wildly
• out at
• with
• drag somebody kicking and screaming
• kick your legs
• your legs kick

Synonyms for Kick

• strike
• hit
• boot
• launch
• puncture

Opposites of Kick

• stop
• catch

Common mistakes with Kick

• Confused with 'kicked' vs 'kick' (tense errors)
• Using 'kick' without an object when needed (e.g., 'He kicked the ball')
• Misusing the phrase 'kick off' (not understanding its different meanings)

Frequently asked questions about Kick

What does Kick mean?

To hit something with your foot.

What is the definition of Kick?

to hit somebody/something with your foot

How do you use Kick in a sentence?

The soccer player will kick the ball towards the goal.

Can you give another example of Kick?

It's not polite to kick someone when they are down.

What are synonyms for Kick?

Common alternatives include strike, hit, boot, launch, puncture.

What is the opposite of Kick?

Opposite meanings include stop, catch.

What words go with Kick?

It commonly pairs with hard, savagely, viciously, against, at, in, kick a door down, kick a door open, kick a door shut, frantically, furiously, wildly, out at, with, drag somebody kicking and screaming, kick your legs, your legs kick.

What are common mistakes when using Kick?

Confused with 'kicked' vs 'kick' (tense errors) Using 'kick' without an object when needed (e.g., 'He kicked the ball') Misusing the phrase 'kick off' (not understanding its different meanings)

How do you pronounce Kick?

US: /["/kɪk/","/kɪks/","/kɪkt/","/ˈkɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kɪk/","/kɪks/","/kɪkt/","/ˈkɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Kick?

Commonly used in sports or play. In informal contexts, it can also mean to stop doing something (e.g., 'kick the habit'). Avoid in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Kick?

"Kick" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.