lick
Translation
to lick
Examples
The cat started to lick its paw.
The cat started to lick its paw.
She licked the stamp and put it on the envelope.
She licked the stamp and put it on the envelope.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to pass the tongue over (sth.) The cat started to lick its paw.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taste, lap
Etymology
Old English 'liccian', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'lick' is short and quick, like the action of a tongue.