lick
Pronunciation: [lɪk]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to use your tongue to touch or taste something. This is what you do when you eat ice cream or taste your food.
Example
The dog licked its owner happily after getting home.
Example
She didn't lick the ice cream because she was afraid it was too cold.
Example
Why did you lick the spoon after making the cookies?
Context: “taste”
(noun) a quick touch with your tongue to something. It's the small action you make when you want to taste something without eating all of it.
Example
He took a lick of the ice cream before deciding on his favorite flavor.
Example
She didn't take a lick of the soup because it was too hot.
Example
Can I have a lick of your ice cream?
Context: “competition”
(verb) to beat someone or something in a game or contest. This is when you win by a lot or have more points.
Example
Our team licked the other team in the final match.
Example
They didn’t lick their opponents in the last game—they lost by a lot.
Example
Did they lick the competition in the last tournament?
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