Cool MateMeaning of Lick
To touch or taste something with the tongue.
In simple words: To touch or move something with your tongue.
Lick in a sentence
- The child began to lick the ice cream quickly.
- She decided to lick the envelope to seal it.
- The cat will lick its fur to clean itself.
- He gave her a lick of his chocolate bar.
- The flames seemed to lick at the sides of the building.
- Don't lick your finger before counting the money.
How to use Lick
Often used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal settings, it might refer to doing something quickly.
Grammar pattern
lick + object
Memory hint
Imagine a dog licking its ice cream cone happily.
Related words
Collocations with Lick
- lick the spoon
- lick someone's face
- lick clean
- lick the envelope
Common mistakes with Lick
- Confused with 'like' in pronunciation
- Using 'lick' as a noun only
- Incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'licked' instead of 'lick')
Lick appears in
Lick in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لحس, لعق
لمس أو تحريك شيء بلسانك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চাটা
জিভ দিয়ে কিছু স্পর্শ করা বা নাড়াচাড়া করা।
- GermanDeutsch
lecken, schlecken
Etwas mit deiner Zunge berühren oder darüberfahren.
- SpanishEspañol
Lamer
Tocar o mover algo con la lengua.
- Persianفارسی
لیسیدن
چیزی را با زبان لمس یا حرکت دادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Lécher
Toucher ou bouger quelque chose avec ta langue.
- ItalianItaliano
Leccare
Toccare o muovere qualcosa con la lingua.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lamber
Tocar ou mover algo com a sua língua.
- RussianРусский
Лизать
Прикоснуться или провести по чему-либо языком.
- Urduاردو
چکنا، چاٹنا
اپنی زبان سے کسی چیز کو چھونا یا حرکت دینا۔
- Chinese中文
舔
用舌头碰或移动某物。
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Frequently asked questions about Lick
What does Lick mean?
To touch or move something with your tongue.
What is the definition of Lick?
To touch or taste something with the tongue.
How do you use Lick in a sentence?
The child began to lick the ice cream quickly.
Can you give another example of Lick?
She decided to lick the envelope to seal it.
What are synonyms for Lick?
Common alternatives include taste, touch, savor, sample.
What is the opposite of Lick?
Opposite meanings include leave, dry.
What words go with Lick?
It commonly pairs with lick the spoon, lick someone's face, lick clean, lick the envelope.
What are common mistakes when using Lick?
Confused with 'like' in pronunciation Using 'lick' as a noun only Incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'licked' instead of 'lick')
How do you pronounce Lick?
US: //lɪk//, UK: //lɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lick?
Often used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal settings, it might refer to doing something quickly.