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noun
- 1. a mark (✓) used to indicate that an item in a list or text is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with. British Similar
- 2. a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch: "the comforting tick of the grandfather clock" Similar
verb
- 1. mark (an item) with a tick or select (a box) on a form, questionnaire, etc. to indicate that something has been chosen, checked, approved, or dealt with: British "just tick the appropriate box below" Similar
- 2. (of a clock or other mechanical device) make regular short, sharp sounds, typically one for every second of time that passes: "I could hear the clock ticking" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tick, from a light tap or beat to a bloodsucking arachnid. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and more.
TICK definition: 1. a mark ( ) that shows that something is correct or has been done: 2. a very short time: 3. the…. Learn more.
13 meanings: 1. a recurrent metallic tapping or clicking sound, such as that made by a clock or watch 2. British informal a.... Click for more definitions.
Learn the meanings and uses of tick as a noun and a verb in English. Find out how to pronounce tick, see related words and phrases, and explore examples from different contexts.
To tick is to make a steady tapping sound. When something ticks — be it a clock, a watch, an oven timer, or a metronome — it’s usually a reminder that time is passing.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word tick in different contexts, such as sound, mark, animal, and commerce. Find synonyms, related terms, and translations of tick in various languages.
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