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Trick

🇬🇧 UK /["/trɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/trɪk/"]/

Meaning of Trick

something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke

In simple words: A clever action to deceive someone or make them do something funny.

Trick in a sentence

• The magician performed a fantastic trick that amazed the audience.
• It was just a silly trick played by my friends on April Fool's Day.
• He learned an impressive trick with a deck of cards.
• To make the climb easier, she used a trick that she learned in her climbing class.
• The dog can do a cool trick where it jumps through hoops.

How to use Trick

Use 'trick' in informal situations when discussing jokes or pranks. It's not appropriate for serious situations or professional settings.

Grammar pattern

trick + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'click' – imagine a magician doing a clever click to perform a trick.

Related words

Collocations with Trick

• cheap
• cruel
• dirty
• play
• pull
• try
• work
• question
• a trick of the light
• a trick or two
• every trick in the book
• cheap
• cruel
• dirty
• play
• pull
• try
• work
• question
• a trick of the light
• a trick or two
• every trick in the book
• clever
• difficult
• simple
• do
• employ
• perform
• work
• photography
• (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks
• clever
• difficult
• simple
• do
• employ
• perform
• work
• photography
• (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks
• clever
• difficult
• simple
• do
• employ
• perform
• work
• photography
• (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks

Synonyms for Trick

• deception
• prank
• ruse
• scam
• con

Opposites of Trick

• honesty
• truth

Common mistakes with Trick

• Confusing 'trick' with 'treat' in contexts like Halloween.
• Using 'trick' in a negative way when it shouldn't be.
• Confusing noun and verb forms; 'trick' can be both.

Frequently asked questions about Trick

What does Trick mean?

A clever action to deceive someone or make them do something funny.

What is the definition of Trick?

something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke

How do you use Trick in a sentence?

The magician performed a fantastic trick that amazed the audience.

Can you give another example of Trick?

It was just a silly trick played by my friends on April Fool's Day.

What are synonyms for Trick?

Common alternatives include deception, prank, ruse, scam, con.

What is the opposite of Trick?

Opposite meanings include honesty, truth.

What words go with Trick?

It commonly pairs with cheap, cruel, dirty, play, pull, try, work, question, a trick of the light, a trick or two, every trick in the book, cheap, cruel, dirty, play, pull, try, work, question, a trick of the light, a trick or two, every trick in the book, clever, difficult, simple, do, employ, perform, work, photography, (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks, clever, difficult, simple, do, employ, perform, work, photography, (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks, clever, difficult, simple, do, employ, perform, work, photography, (you can’t) teach an old dog new tricks.

What are common mistakes when using Trick?

Confusing 'trick' with 'treat' in contexts like Halloween. Using 'trick' in a negative way when it shouldn't be. Confusing noun and verb forms; 'trick' can be both.

How do you pronounce Trick?

US: /["/trɪk/"]/, UK: /["/trɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Trick?

Use 'trick' in informal situations when discussing jokes or pranks. It's not appropriate for serious situations or professional settings.

What CEFR level is Trick?

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