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kicks

|kicks|

B1

/kɪks/

(kick)

strike with foot

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'kick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'kikken,' where 'kik-' meant 'to strike.'

Historical Evolution

'kikken' transformed into the modern English word 'kick.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sudden forceful movement with the foot.

He gave the ball a powerful kick.

Synonyms

bootpunt

Verb 1

to strike with the foot.

She kicked the door open.

Synonyms

bootpunt

Verb 2

third person singular form of 'kick'.

He kicks the ball every morning.

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Idioms

kick the bucket

Last updated: 2025/01/23 05:21