Kick
Noun, Verb
UK
/kÉŞk/
US
/kÉŞk/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To hit with the foot.
(n) : A strong hit or sudden excitement.
(n) : A strong hit or sudden excitement.
Example
"(v) : He kicked the ball hard."
"(v) : She kicked the door by mistake when she walked too fast into the room."
"(n) : The game gave him a kick of excitement because it was fast and fun."
Explanation
Kick means to hit something with your foot. For example, the child kicked the ball. It can also mean to stop a habit, like kick sugar, which means to stop eating too much sugar. As a noun, it means the act of kicking or a strong hit, like his kick had so much force that it moved the heavy box (it was a strong hit). It can also mean a strong feeling of excitement, like the ride gave him a kick (it felt exciting). All meanings show a strong action or feeling.