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nick

Pronunciation: [/nɪk/]

Word

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

Context: “small cut or damage”

(verb) to make a small cut or notch in something. It's like a tiny slice or notch in an object.

Example

He nicked his finger while chopping vegetables.

Example

Be careful not to nick the table when moving it.

Example

Did you accidentally nick the edge of the paper?

Context: “informal name for a person's name”

(noun) a person's name. It's a casual way to refer to someone's name.

Example

What's your nick on the online gaming platform?

Example

I can't remember his nick, could you remind me?

Example

Do you prefer to go by your real name or a nick?

Context: “time”

(noun) a moment or point in time. It's used to talk about a specific time.

Example

I'll be there in a nick, just need to finish up some work.

Example

He missed the meeting by a nick, unfortunately.

Example

Can you finish the task in a nick or will it take longer?

How to pronounce nick

Pronunciation: [/nɪk/]

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