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click
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- pronunciation:
- klIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a slight, sharp sound.
I heard the click of the light switch.
- similar words:
- clap, crack, pop, snap, tap, tick
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| definition 2: |
a sound that is made in some African languages by breathing in and clicking the tongue.
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| definition 3: |
in computing, the act of pressing and releasing the button on a mouse.
One click will select the file, and two will open it. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clicks, clicking, clicked |
| definition 1: |
to make a slight, sharp sound.
The door clicked shut behind him.- similar words:
- clap, crack, pop, snap, tick
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to fit together well in friendship; agree.
We clicked as soon as we met and were friends for many years.- synonyms:
- get along
- similar words:
- agree, fit, mesh
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| definition 3: |
in computing, to press and let go of the button on a mouse in order to carry out an action on the screen, such as moving the cursor or opening a program (often followed by "on").
Click on the photo to see an enlarged image.He clicked in the box and typed his name.
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| definition 4: |
to cause to make a clicking noise.
She clicked her heels together and made a wish.- similar words:
- crack, snap
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| related words: |
chatter, fit |
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| derivation: |
clicker (n.) |
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