tick
|tick|
/tɪk/
small mark or sound
Etymology
'tick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tik,' where it meant 'a small mark or dot.'
'tik' changed from the Old English word 'ticca' and eventually became the modern English word 'tick'.
Initially, it meant 'a small mark or dot,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a check mark' and 'a small arachnid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small mark (✓) used to indicate correctness or completion.
Place a tick next to the correct answer.
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Noun 2
a small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
The dog had a tick on its ear.
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Verb 1
to make a small mark (✓) to indicate correctness or completion.
Please tick the boxes that apply to you.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 15:19