Meaning of Cheek
In simple words: The soft area on your face below your eyes.
Cheek in a sentence
- She gave him a playful slap on the cheek after he told a funny joke.
- The doctor examined her cheek for any signs of infection.
- He felt a chill on his cheek as the wind picked up.
- His cheeky sense of humor often got him into trouble.
- She had a cheeky grin on her face after winning the game.
- He was too cheeky with his remarks at the meeting, making everyone uncomfortable.
How to use Cheek
Commonly used when referring to facial features in general conversation. Avoid using in very formal contexts where more specific terms may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cheeky' smile on your cheek!
Related words
Collocations with Cheek
Synonyms for Cheek
Opposites of Cheek
- forehead
- chin
Common mistakes with Cheek
- Confused with 'cheeks'— forgets to use plural for both sides of the face.
- Spelling errors such as 'cheeky' when referring to the face.
- Using 'cheek' when meaning 'cheeky' in personality context.
Cheek appears in
Cheek in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خد
المنطقة الناعمة في وجهك تحت عينيك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গাল
চোখের নিচে মুখের নরম অংশ।
- GermanDeutsch
Wange
Der weiche Bereich im Gesicht unter deinen Augen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mejilla
La parte blanda de tu cara debajo de los ojos.
- Persianفارسی
گونه
منطقه نرم روی صورت شما زیر چشمهایتان.
- FrenchFrançais
joue
La partie douce de ton visage sous tes yeux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गाल
आपके चेहरे का वो नरम हिस्सा जो आँखों के नीचे होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Guancia
La parte morbida del viso sotto gli occhi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bochecha
A parte macia do seu rosto abaixo dos olhos.
- RussianРусский
Щека
Мягкая часть лица под глазами.
- Urduاردو
گال، رخسار
آپ کے چہرے کا وہ نرم حصہ جو آنکھوں کے نیچے ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
脸颊
你脸部眼睛下方的软软的区域。
More words like Cheek
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Cheek
What does Cheek mean?
The soft area on your face below your eyes.
What is the definition of Cheek?
either side of the face below the eyes
How do you use Cheek in a sentence?
She gave him a playful slap on the cheek after he told a funny joke.
Can you give another example of Cheek?
The doctor examined her cheek for any signs of infection.
What are synonyms for Cheek?
Common alternatives include nerve.
What is the opposite of Cheek?
Opposite meanings include forehead, chin.
What words go with Cheek?
It commonly pairs with flushed, hot, warm, brush, caress, dab, blaze, blush, burn, across somebody’s/the cheek, against somebody’s cheek, down somebody’s cheek, bring the colour/color (back) to somebody’s cheeks, color floods (to) your cheeks, the colour/color rises to your cheeks, awful, barefaced, colossal, have, of all the cheek!, what a cheek!.
What are common mistakes when using Cheek?
Confused with 'cheeks'— forgets to use plural for both sides of the face. Spelling errors such as 'cheeky' when referring to the face. Using 'cheek' when meaning 'cheeky' in personality context.
How do you pronounce Cheek?
US: /["/tʃiːk/"]/, UK: /["/tʃiːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cheek?
Commonly used when referring to facial features in general conversation. Avoid using in very formal contexts where more specific terms may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Cheek?
"Cheek" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

