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- pronunciation:
- pIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- pick on, pick out, pick up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
picks, picking, picked |
definition 1: |
to choose from a group.
From five flavors of ice cream, I picked chocolate.- synonyms:
- choose, pick out, select, single out
- antonyms:
- reject
- similar words:
- cast, elect, favor, prefer, settle on
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definition 2: |
to gather by pulling off or out; pluck.
She picked cat hair off her sweater.
- synonyms:
- pluck
- similar words:
- collect, detach, draw, extract, gather, harvest, pull, remove, withdraw, yank
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definition 3: |
to cause to happen.
He picked a quarrel with his father.- synonyms:
- incite, provoke
- similar words:
- cause, excite, generate, initiate, inspire, kindle, start
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definition 4: |
to open with a sharp instrument and often for the purpose of stealing.
The thief picked the lock.- similar words:
- crack, force, open, pry
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definition 5: |
to steal from someone's pocket or purse.
Someone picked Dad's pocket at the mall.- similar words:
- lift, mug, pluck, rob, steal
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related words: |
assign, boost, designate, nominate, opt |
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phrase: |
pick on, pick out, pick up |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the best part.
That bright yellow banana is the pick of the bunch.- synonyms:
- best, choice
- similar words:
- better, option, pleasure, preference, selection
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definition 2: |
an act of choosing; choice.
Take your pick of these tomatoes.- synonyms:
- choice, selection
- similar words:
- preference
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definition 3: |
something or someone chosen.
What is your pick for the best movie of the year?- synonyms:
- choice, selection
- similar words:
- option, pleasure, preference
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definition 4: |
a small piece of plastic or other material used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument.
The musician uses a pick to play her guitar. |
related words: |
alternative, drawing, nomination |
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