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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.
Quit picking! I'll mow the lawn tomorrow!- 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 |
adverb + (v.)pick
freshly, gingerly, quick, randomly
(v.)pick
+ adverb
apart, carefully, overall, random
(v.)pick
+ noun
backpack,
belongings,
berry,
blackberry,
blueberry,
bottle,
bouquet,
briefcase,
choosing,
cleaning,
copy,
cotton,
debris,
endorsement,
fight,
folder,
fork,
fruit,
garbage,
grape,
grocery,
guitar,
hammer,
hitchhiker,
lint,
litter,
lock,
loser,
luggage,
mail,
momentum,
napkin,
pace,
pen,
pencil,
phone,
piece,
purse,
raspberry,
scab,
scent,
scrap,
shard,
shovel,
signal,
slack,
speed,
steam,
stick,
strawberry,
suitcase,
tab,
tempo,
thread,
torch,
trash,
tray,
violin,
winner
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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 |
adjective + (n.)pick
overall, presidential, round, top, vice, wooden
verb + (n.)pick
secure, swing, trade
(n.)pick
+ verb
draft, insert, select, sign
noun + (n.)pick
captain, draft, ice, lottery, miner, minute, quarterback, receiver
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