Licked

Pronunciation: /lɪkt/

Definitions of licked

verb to pass the tongue over something, typically to taste, moisten, or clean it

Example Sentences

A1 The dog licked its paw.

A2 She licked the ice cream cone before it melted.

B1 The cat licked its fur to clean itself.

B2 He licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.

C1 The chef licked the spoon to taste the sauce.

C2 The child licked the frosting off the cake with delight.

Examples of licked in a Sentence

formal The dog licked the ice cream off the child's hand.

informal The cat licked the milk off the floor.

slang I licked the plate clean after dinner.

figurative His words licked at her heart, leaving a trail of pain.

Grammatical Forms of licked

• past tense: licked
• plural: licks
• comparative: more licked
• superlative: most licked
• present tense: lick
• future tense: will lick
• perfect tense: have licked
• continuous tense: is licking
• singular: lick
• positive degree: lick
• infinitive: to lick
• gerund: licking
• participle: licked

Origin and Evolution of licked

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'licked' originated from Old English 'liccian' which meant to pass the tongue over something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'licked' has evolved to not just refer to the literal act of licking, but also to denote being defeated or overcome in a figurative sense.