B1verb1K

UK/["/klɪk/","/klɪks/","/klɪkt/","/ˈklɪkɪŋ/"]/US/["/klɪk/","/klɪks/","/klɪkt/","/ˈklɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Click

In simple words: To press a button on a mouse or a device to select something.

Click in a sentence

  • Please click on the link to access the website.
  • You can click the button to start the program.
  • When you click the mouse, it makes a sound.
  • The gears in the machine make a click when they align.
  • I heard a click as the lock engaged.
  • After several tries, I finally clicked with the new software.
  • She didn't click with her new roommate at first.
  • As soon as I saw the picture, it clicked in my mind where I had seen it before.

How to use Click

Used mainly in technology contexts, especially when referring to computers or touchscreen devices. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

click + object

Memory hint

Think of a mouse making a 'click' sound when you press it.

Related words

Collocations with Click

  • click button
  • click link
  • click here
  • double-click
  • right-click

Synonyms for Click

Opposites of Click

Common mistakes with Click

  • Confusing 'click' with 'clink', which is related to sound.
  • Using 'click' as a noun incorrectly when it should be a verb.
  • Saying 'click on' without a clear object.

Compare Click with Press, Select, Hit, Tap, Activate

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Frequently asked questions about Click

What does Click mean?

To press a button on a mouse or a device to select something.

What is the definition of Click?

to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad

How do you use Click in a sentence?

Please click on the link to access the website.

Can you give another example of Click?

You can click the button to start the program.

What are synonyms for Click?

Common alternatives include press, select, hit, tap, activate.

What is the opposite of Click?

Opposite meanings include disconnect, detach.

What words go with Click?

It commonly pairs with click button, click link, click here, double-click, right-click.

What are common mistakes when using Click?

Confusing 'click' with 'clink', which is related to sound. Using 'click' as a noun incorrectly when it should be a verb. Saying 'click on' without a clear object.

How do you pronounce Click?

US: /["/klɪk/","/klɪks/","/klɪkt/","/ˈklɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/klɪk/","/klɪks/","/klɪkt/","/ˈklɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Click?

Used mainly in technology contexts, especially when referring to computers or touchscreen devices. Not typically used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Click?

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