click

//klɪk//
A2Frequency Level 7Neutral
Visual representation of click

Noun

clickSingular
clicksPlural
1

A short, sharp sound, such as that made by pressing a button or switch

I heard a click when I turned on the light switch.

2

An act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Open the file with a double click.

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Verb

clickInfinitive
clickPresent tense
clickedPast tense
clickedPast participle
clickingPresent participle
clicksThird-person singular
1

To make a short, sharp sound

The door clicked shut behind me.

2

To press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Click the icon to open the file.

3

To suddenly understand something or become clear

Suddenly it clicked and I understood what she meant.

4

To become friendly with someone quickly; to get along well

We clicked immediately when we first met.

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