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ticks

[tɪks]

ticks Definition

  • 1a small, blood-sucking arachnid that burrows into the skin of animals and humans
  • 2a regular short, sharp sound made by a clock or watch
  • 3a mark (✓) used to indicate that an item on a list or a task has been completed

Using ticks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ticks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I found a tick on my leg after hiking in the woods.

  • Example

    The clock on the wall was ticking loudly.

  • Example

    I put a tick next to each item on my to-do list as I completed it.

ticks Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ticks

  • to make someone annoyed or angry

    Example

    His constant interruptions ticked me off.

  • to continue running or operating smoothly and without problems

    Example

    The engine was ticking over nicely.

  • tick all the boxes

    to satisfy all the necessary criteria or requirements

    Example

    This candidate ticks all the boxes for the job.

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Summary: ticks in Brief

The term 'ticks' [tɪks] refers to small, blood-sucking arachnids that burrow into the skin of animals and humans. It also denotes the regular short, sharp sound made by a clock or watch, and the mark (✓) used to indicate that an item on a list or a task has been completed. The phrase 'tick off' means to make someone annoyed or angry, while 'tick all the boxes' means to satisfy all the necessary criteria or requirements.