👟kick

verb
/kɪk/

Meaning

To strike or hit with the foot.
to hit with the foot; to strike forcefully
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example Sentences

He kicked the ball into the goal.

He kicks the ball into the goal.

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

Example Expressions

kick the bucket

Synonyms

strike, boot, punt, lash, thrust, hit, blow
Entry 1
strike, boot, punt, lash, thrust
Entry 2
boot, strike, hit, punt
Entry 3
boot, strike, blow, thrust

Antonyms

caress, hold, touch gently, catch, embrace, gentle touch, pat
Entry 1
caress, hold, touch gently
Entry 2
catch, hold, embrace
Entry 3
caress, gentle touch, pat

Collocations

kick the ball, kick off, kick hard, kick out, kick start, kick ball, penalty kick, free kick, powerful kick
Entry 1
kick the ball, kick off, kick hard, kick out, kick start
Entry 2
kick ball, kick hard, kick out, kick off
Entry 3
penalty kick, free kick, powerful kick

More Example Sentences

I kicked the ball by the left leg.

She was invited to join the project kickoff meeting.

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water and can swim a full lap

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water and can swim a full lap without stopping.

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