Basic Details
Word: Lick
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To use your tongue to touch or taste something.
Synonyms: Taste, lap, swipe
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Quick as a lick: Describes something done very quickly. Example: "She finished her homework quick as a lick."
- To lick one's wounds: To recover from a setback or difficult situation. Example: "After losing the match, the team took time to lick their wounds before the next game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The puppy couldnt resist the delicious treat and gave it a quick lick.
Example 2: She decided to lick the ice cream cone before it melted all over her hand.
Example 3: He had a small cut on his finger and had to stop himself from licking it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a cat has a specially designed tongue with tiny, hook-like structures called papillae? This helps them groom themselves and drink water efficiently.
Famous Quote
"A taste of honey is worse than none at all." - R. L. McNeese (this relates to the act of licking for taste)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lick" mean?
a) To bite something
b) To use your tongue to touch something
c) To throw something
d) To jump over something
Answer: b) To use your tongue to touch something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lick"?
a) Eat
b) Taste
c) Break
d) Hold
Answer: b) Taste
3. Which sentence uses "lick" correctly?
a) The child decided to lick the spoon after making cookies.
b) The car began to lick down the road.
c) I will lick the book for school tomorrow.
d) The tree started to lick in the wind.
Answer: a) The child decided to lick the spoon after making cookies.
4. Which idiom means quick?
a) Quick as a lick
b) Out of the blue
c) Like a cat on a hot tin roof
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Quick as a lick
5. What is the opposite of "lick"?
a) N/A
b) Chew
c) Taste less
d) Ignore
Answer: a) N/A
