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kick

Pronunciation: [kɪk]

Word

Learn how to use kick in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to hit something with your foot. It's like when you play soccer and you use your foot to send the ball into the goal.

Example

She kicked the ball and scored a goal during the match.

Example

He didn't kick the ball hard enough, so it flew nowhere.

Example

Can you kick the ball across the field?

Context: “games”

(noun) a strong hit made with the foot. When you kick, the hit from your foot can be called a kick.

Example

His kick helped win the championship.

Example

That was a weak kick; it barely moved the ball.

Example

Did you see that amazing kick during the game?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to feel excited or energized. Sometimes people say they 'kick' when something makes them very happy or thrilled.

Example

I really kicked when I found out I won the prize!

Example

I didn't kick at all when I heard the bad news.

Example

Have you ever kicked when something wonderful happened?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a feeling of excitement or energy. It’s like the joy you feel when you get a surprise gift.

Example

The rollercoaster ride gave me such a kick!

Example

The boring lecture gave her no kick at all.

Example

What gives you a kick when you're feeling down?

How to pronounce kick

Pronunciation: [kɪk]

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