kicked
Pronunciation: [kɪkt]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to strike something with your foot. It's like when you use your foot to hit a ball or move something away.
Example
She kicked the soccer ball across the field.
Example
He didn't kick the ball; he just watched it roll by.
Example
Did you kick the ball during the game?
Context: “emotional reaction”
(verb) to feel a strong reaction, often negative. It's like when something makes you really upset, similar to being kicked in the stomach.
Example
I was so happy when I won, it felt like I kicked the negativity out of my mind.
Example
The bad news kicked me down and made me feel sad.
Example
What kicked you into feeling so upset today?
Context: “games”
(verb) to make a move in a game, often related to sports. Like in soccer or football when you have to kick to score points.
Example
He kicked the ball perfectly to score a goal.
Example
She couldn't kick the ball well and missed the target.
Example
When is the best time to kick the ball in soccer?
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