lick
Translation
to lick, to beat
Examples
The cat likes to lick its paws.
The cat likes to lick its paws.
We need to lick this problem.
We need to lick this problem.
He licked the envelope to seal it.
He licked the envelope to seal it.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to pass the tongue over (sth.) The dog licked my hand.
((sth.)) to defeat (sth.) (informal) Our team licked the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taste, lap; (for beat) defeat, conquer
Etymology
From Old English 'liccian', derived from a Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Imagine licking a lollipop. The 'L' sound in both 'lick' and 'lollipop' can help you remember.