Kiss
Noun, Verb
UK
/kÉŞs/
US
/kÉŞs/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To touch with the lips to show love or care.
(n) : The act of touching with the lips.
(n) : The act of touching with the lips.
Example
"(v) : She kissed her husband on the forehead to show her care for him."
"(v) : They kissed the award gently because they felt happy and proud of their hard work."
"(n) : She asked him for a kiss before going to work."
Explanation
To kiss means to touch someone or something gently with your lips to show love or care. For example, she kissed her child goodnight. As a noun, a kiss is the act of touching with lips, like he gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. Kisses can show love, care, respect, or kindness, depending on the culture. People also kiss objects sometimes, like he kissed the trophy after winning the match to show excitement or pride.