Pronunciation

/tɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• A tick:
  • A small, parasitic insect that attaches itself to animals, often sucking their blood.
  • In computing, a small checkmark or dot used to indicate a selection or completion (e.g., √ in a list).
  • In finance, a small charge or fee levied for a service.

Verb

• To tick (as in a checklist):
  • To mark something as completed.
  • To move a clock’s hands forward by one minute or to indicate a passing of time.

Adjective

• Ticked off or ticked (informal):
  • Irritated or annoyed.

Adverb

• Not commonly used as an adverb in standard English.

Phrases

• “Tick off a list” means to complete tasks on a checklist.
• “The clock ticked loudly” describes the sound of a clock’s pendulum or mechanism.
• “She had a few items to tick off her to-do list.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer found several ticks on his dog after a walk in the woods.”
• Verb: “I need to tick all the boxes before submitting the form.”
• Adjective: “I’m really ticked off about the delayed flight.”

Synonyms

• Checkmark (√)
• Cross (×) (informal, especially in written lists)
• Strike through (to indicate completion)
• Mark (as in a task list)
• Ticked (informally, meaning annoyed) - can be replaced with annoyed, irked, or frustrated.