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ticket

tick·et

ticket

 
 
pronunciation:
tI kiht
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small, narrow slip of paper or thin cardboard that shows that one has paid for something.
You must show your ticket to get into the theater.
 
similar words:
pass, receipt, slip, stub
definition 2: a list of candidates supported by one political party in an election.
There are three women on the Republican ticket.
similar words:
slate
definition 3: a notice to appear in court or pay a fine.
Joe got a ticket for driving through a red light.
similar words:
summons
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part of speech: verb
inflections: tickets, ticketing, ticketed
definition: to give a ticket to.
The police officer ticketed Joe for driving too fast.
similar words:
summon
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