tongue
Pronunciation: [tʌŋ]
Word
Context: "body part"
(noun) the muscle in your mouth that helps you eat and speak. Your tongue also helps you taste food, and it's important for talking clearly.
Example
She used her tongue to taste the sweet ice cream.
Example
He couldn't taste the food because his tongue was burnt.
Example
What does your tongue do when you eat?
Context: "language"
(noun) a system of spoken or written words used by a group of people. This can be English, Spanish, or any other language.
Example
Her first language, or tongue, is French, so she speaks it very well.
Example
He feels lost when he hears a tongue he doesn't understand, like Mandarin Chinese.
Example
What tongue do you want to learn in school?
Context: "action"
(verb) to touch something with your tongue. It can also mean to lick something.
Example
The cat will tongue the milk from the bowl happily.
Example
She did not tongue the spoon after finishing her dessert because it was hot.
Example
Did you tongue the frosting off the cake?
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