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lick

Pronunciation: [lɪk]

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Learn how to use lick in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce lick

Pronunciation: [lɪk]

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