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- pronunciation:
- pIk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- pick on, pick out, pick over, pick up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
picks, picking, picked |
| definition 1: |
to choose or select from a group.
- synonyms:
- choose, pick out, select, single out
- antonyms:
- reject
- similar words:
- cast, cull, elect, favor, handpick, prefer, settle on
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| definition 2: |
to gather by pulling off or out; pluck.
- synonyms:
- pluck
- similar words:
- collect, cull, detach, draw, extract, gather, harvest, pull, remove, withdraw, yank
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| definition 3: |
to cause to happen; provoke.
He picked a quarrel with me.- synonyms:
- incite, instigate, prompt, provoke
- similar words:
- cause, evoke, excite, foment, generate, impel, initiate, inspire, kindle, start
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| definition 4: |
to open, esp. with a sharp instrument and often for the purpose of stealing.
He picked the lock.- similar words:
- crack, force, jimmy, open, prise, pry
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| definition 5: |
to steal from (someone's pocket or purse).
- similar words:
- cop, filch, lift, mug, pilfer, pluck, purloin, rob, snitch, steal, swipe, thieve
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| definition 6: |
to pluck (the strings of a musical instrument).
- synonyms:
- pluck, plunk
- similar words:
- finger, strum, thrum, twang
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| definition 7: |
to clear with a pointed instrument.
She was picking her teeth.- similar words:
- clean, clear, poke
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| related words: |
assign, boost, designate, nominate, opt |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to choose carefully or selectively.
- synonyms:
- choose
- similar words:
- decide
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| definition 2: |
to use a pick or other pointed tool.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) to criticize someone excessively about minor issues.
- synonyms:
- carp, cavil, nag
- similar words:
- complain, crab, criticize, grouch, grouse, grumble, snivel, whine
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| related words: |
ballot, carp, cast, elect, nag |
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| phrase: |
pick on, pick out, pick over, pick up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the best part.
the pick of the lot- synonyms:
- best, choice, crème de la crème
- similar words:
- better, druthers, 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.
She is my pick for the best singer.- synonyms:
- choice, crème de la crème, selection
- similar words:
- druthers, 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.
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| related words: |
alternative, drawing, elite, goodness, nomination, pride |
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