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pick

Pronunciation: [/pɪk/]

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pick: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “selection”

(verb) to choose or select something from a group. It's like when you choose your favorite candy from a variety of options.

Example

She will pick the red dress for the party.

Example

I don't want to pick any of these options; they're all boring.

Example

Which movie did you pick for our movie night?

Context: “tool”

(noun) a long, thin tool with a pointed end used for breaking up hard ground, digging, or removing small objects. It's like a mini garden shovel.

Example

He used a pick to break up the rocks in the garden.

Example

Don't use that pick; it's too small for digging.

Example

Where did you put the pick after using it in the garage?

Context: “music”

(noun) a small triangular tool used to pluck strings on a musical instrument, like a guitar or banjo. It helps create different sounds by hitting the strings.

Example

The guitarist used a pick to play his favorite song.

Example

I can't find my pick anywhere; how will I play my guitar?

Example

Do you use a pick when playing the guitar?

How to pronounce pick

Pronunciation: [/pɪk/]

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