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lick

The word “lick” has 1 syllable: lick

It's pronounced as /lɪk/

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In the thesaurus, “lick” has 373 synonyms and 68 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lick along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lick

Antonyms for lick

Meanings of lick

  • noun
    1. The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
    2. The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.
    3. A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue.
    4. A place where animals lick minerals from the ground.
    5. A small watercourse or ephemeral stream. It ranks between a rill and a stream.
    6. A stroke or blow.
    7. A small amount; a whit.
    8. An attempt at something.
    9. A short motif.
    10. A rate of speed. (Always qualified by good, fair, or a similar adjective.).
    11. An act of cunnilingus.
  • verb
    1. To stroke with the tongue.
    2. To lap; to take in with the tongue.
    3. To beat with repeated blows.
    4. To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
    5. To overcome.
    6. To perform cunnilingus.
    7. To do anything partially.
    8. (of flame, waves etc.) To lap.

Example Sentences

  • The dog gave a quick lick to its owner's hand.
  • He tried to lick the melting ice cream before it dripped.
  • She used her tongue to lick the envelope closed.
  • The child took a lick of the sweet candy.
  • Flames began to lick the edges of the paper.

On this page you'll find 441 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lick, such as: KO, a lot, abundance, ace, annihilate, assail, assault.

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