kick

//kɪk//
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Verb

kickInfinitive
kickPresent tense
kickedPast tense
kickedPast participle
kickingPresent participle
kicksThird-person singular
1

To strike or hit with the foot or leg.

He kicked the ball into the goal.

2

To move or propel something by striking it with the foot.

He kicked the ball into the goal.

3

To extend the leg forcefully, as in swimming or fighting.

She kicked her legs to stay afloat in the water.

4

To recoil or jerk back suddenly, as a gun when fired.

The rifle kicked hard when he fired it.

5

To give up or stop doing something, especially a habit or addiction.

He finally kicked his smoking habit after 20 years.

Noun

kickSingular
kicksPlural
1

A blow or strike with the foot or leg.

He gave the ball a powerful kick.

2

A sudden forceful movement or thrust with the leg.

He gave the ball a powerful kick.

3

A feeling of excitement or pleasure; a thrill.

I get a kick out of riding my motorcycle fast.

4

The recoil of a gun when fired.

The kick from the rifle bruised his shoulder.

5

Power, strength, or effectiveness.

This coffee has a real kick to it.

Synonym

kick - Deep Vocabulary