Meaning of Suck
In simple words: To draw in air or liquid through the mouth.
Suck in a sentence
- Babies need to suck on a pacifier to soothe themselves.
- The vacuum cleaner sucks up all the dust from the carpet.
- Some plants, like mistletoe, suck nutrients from their host trees.
- I really suck at playing chess, but I’m trying to improve.
- The concert was amazing, but the traffic afterward totally sucked.
- If you suck on a lemon, you'll experience a sour taste.
- He had to suck the poison from the wound to treat the snake bite.
- She hates it when her team sucks during important games.
How to use Suck
Used commonly in casual conversations. Can be inappropriate in formal contexts. Often used to express dislike (e.g., 'This movie sucks').
Grammar pattern
suck + object
Memory hint
Imagine a vacuum cleaner sucking up dirt; it helps to remember 'suck' means to draw in.
Related words
Collocations with Suck
Synonyms for Suck
- inhale
- draw
- gobble
- slurp
- suckle
Common mistakes with Suck
- Confused with 'sack' as a noun.
- Using in a formal context.
- Incorrectly conjugating the verb (e.g., 'sucked' instead of 'sucks').
Suck appears in
Suck in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مصّ, يمصّ
تسحب الهواء أو السائل عن طريق الفم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চোষা, টেনে নেওয়া
মুখ দিয়ে বাতাস বা তরল টেনে নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Saugen, Lutschen, Scheiße sein
Luft oder Flüssigkeit durch den Mund einziehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Chupar, Sorber, Apestar
Absorber aire o líquido por la boca.
- Persianفارسی
مکیدن، کشیدن
کشیدن هوا یا مایع از طریق دهان.
- FrenchFrançais
Sucer, aspirer, être nul
Aspirer de l'air ou du liquide par la bouche.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चूसना, घूंटना
मुँह से हवा या तरल पदार्थ खींचना।
- ItalianItaliano
Succhiare, Ciucciare, Tirare, Fare schifo
Tirare dentro aria o liquido con la bocca.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chupar, Sugar, Ser ruim
Puxar ar ou líquido pela boca.
- RussianРусский
Сосать, отсасывать
Втягивать воздух или жидкость через рот.
- Urduاردو
چوسنا، چوسنا، چوسنا، چوسنا
منہ کے ذریعے ہوا یا مائع کھینچنا۔
- Chinese中文
吸, 吮, 糟糕
用嘴吸入空气或液体。
More words like Suck
- Draw
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
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 Suck
What does Suck mean?
To draw in air or liquid through the mouth.
What is the definition of Suck?
to take liquid, air, etc. into your mouth by using the muscles of your lips
How do you use Suck in a sentence?
Babies need to suck on a pacifier to soothe themselves.
Can you give another example of Suck?
The vacuum cleaner sucks up all the dust from the carpet.
What are synonyms for Suck?
Common alternatives include inhale, draw, gobble, slurp, suckle.
What is the opposite of Suck?
Opposite meanings include blow, spit.
What words go with Suck?
It commonly pairs with noisily, away, in, at, from, on, noisily, away, in, at, from, on, noisily, away, in, at, from, on, noisily, away, in, at, from, on.
What are common mistakes when using Suck?
Confused with 'sack' as a noun. Using in a formal context. Incorrectly conjugating the verb (e.g., 'sucked' instead of 'sucks').
How do you pronounce Suck?
US: /["/sʌk/","/sʌks/","/sʌkt/","/ˈsʌkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sʌk/","/sʌks/","/sʌkt/","/ˈsʌkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Suck formal or informal?
"Suck" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Suck?
Used commonly in casual conversations. Can be inappropriate in formal contexts. Often used to express dislike (e.g., 'This movie sucks').
What CEFR level is Suck?
"Suck" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.











