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kick
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- pronunciation:
- kIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
kicks, kicking, kicked |
| definition 1: |
to strike with the foot.
She kicked him in the shin.
- synonyms:
- boot
- similar words:
- hit, strike
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| definition 2: |
to set in motion using a blow with the foot.
Julie kicked the can down the road.- synonyms:
- boot
- similar words:
- hit, strike
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| definition 3: |
to move back suddenly and with force.
The rifle kicked hard and bruised his shoulder.- similar words:
- backfire, react, spring
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| related words: |
fuss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of kicking; blow delivered with the foot.
His kick sent the ball down the field.
- similar words:
- strike, stroke
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| definition 2: |
a strong, sudden backward thrust.
That rifle has quite a kick.- similar words:
- reaction, spring
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| definition 3: |
(informal) a feeling of excitement; thrill.
He gets a kick out of sky diving.- synonyms:
- excitement, thrill
- similar words:
- amusement, boot, pleasure, stimulation, zest
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| related words: |
objection, tang, thrill |
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