Word of the Day: Lick
The verb “lick” is used to describe the use of the tongue for eating, tasting, and applying moisture to something:
- The cat is licking her paw.
- He’s licking an ice cream cone.
- Jose is licking an envelope.
“Lick” is a regular verb:
| simple | past | past participle |
|---|---|---|
|
lick
|
licked
|
licked
|
- Billy licked the sucker until it was gone.
- Mary licked a small cut on her hand.
- Don’t let the baby lick that. It’ll make him sick!
- Their team got licked. They lost the match by 20 points.*
* Note: To “get licked” or “be licked” is to be beaten in competition or in a fight. You can also use the word “lick” to describe a punishment: The little boy got licked for stealing money from his mother.
Essential English Dictionary
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