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- pronunciation:
- tIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A tick is a repeated clicking sound that some clocks and watches make.
This old clock makes a pretty loud tick. |
| definition 2: |
A tick is a small check or other mark made next to an item on a list.
Alan put a tick next to the words on his spelling list that he needs to study. |
| related words: |
click |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ticks, ticking, ticked |
| definition 1: |
When something ticks, it makes a sound like the tick of a clock.
When it's quiet, I can hear my watch tick. |
| definition 2: |
When you tick or tick off items on a list, you put a mark next to the items. When you tick an item off, it means that you are done with it or you don't need it anymore.
When Mrs. Diaz finished doing something on her list, she ticked the item off. |
| related words: |
click, go |
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