tick

noun
UK: /tɪk/
US: /tɪk/

  1. A small insect that sucks blood.

    1. I found a tick on my dog after our walk in the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after spending time in grassy areas, as they can transmit diseases. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beat check mark
tick noun

  1. A light, regular sound, like that of a clock.

    1. I could hear the tick of the clock in the quiet room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The steady tick of the old grandfather clock filled the large living room with a sense of timelessness. [ ] [ ]

  2. A mark (✓) to show that something is correct or has been done.

    1. Put a tick next to the correct answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher put a tick on my work to show me it was all right. [ ] [ ]
tick verb

  1. To make a light, regular sound.

    1. The clock ticks loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. I could hear the heart monitor ticking steadily, reassuring me. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put a mark (✓) next to something.

    1. Tick the box if you agree. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please tick all the options that apply to your situation so we can assist you better. [ ] [ ]

  3. To pass or go by, usually used about time.

    1. The hours ticked by slowly. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the deadline ticked closer, the pressure on the team increased dramatically. [ ] [ ]
tick transitive-verb

  1. To make something function or operate.

    1. The new strategies tick all the boxes for project success. [ ] [ ]
    2. That innovative project ticked all the boxes for the funding committee, and so got the finances. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tick" is /tɪk/ in British English and /tɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tick": beat, check, mark.

Example usage of "tick": "I found a tick on my dog after our walk in the forest.". More examples on the page.