kick

Meaning

to hit with the foot; to strike forcefully

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

To strike or hit with the foot.

Example Sentences

He kicks the ball into the goal.

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

He kicked the ball into the goal.

Example Expressions

kick the bucket

Synonyms

boot, strike, hit, punt, blow, thrust, lash

Entry 1

boot, strike, hit, punt

Entry 2

boot, strike, blow, thrust

Entry 3

strike, boot, punt, lash, thrust

Antonyms

catch, hold, embrace, caress, gentle touch, pat, touch gently

Entry 1

catch, hold, embrace

Entry 2

caress, gentle touch, pat

Entry 3

caress, hold, touch gently

Collocations

kick ball, kick hard, kick out, kick off, penalty kick, free kick, powerful kick, kick the ball, kick start

Entry 1

kick ball, kick hard, kick out, kick off

Entry 2

penalty kick, free kick, powerful kick

Entry 3

kick the ball, kick off, kick hard, kick out, kick start