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tick·et

ticket

 
 
pronunciation:
tI kiht
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A ticket is a small piece of paper, or an image on a phone or computer, that shows that you paid for something that you want to do. We often buy a ticket to see a movie or take a ride on something.
If you don't have a ticket, you can't go into the movie theater.
 
similar words:
pass, receipt
definition 2: A ticket is a notice that a police officer gives someone that says that they broke a law. It is usually for doing something like speeding while driving or not obeying other traffic laws. If someone gets a ticket, it means that they have to go to court or pay a fine or both.
The police officer gave the driver a ticket for going through a red light.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: tickets, ticketing, ticketed
definition: When a police officer tickets someone, they give them a ticket.
The police officer ticketed the driver for speeding.
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