Pronunciation: /nɛk/
noun a part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 He felt a pain in his neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
B1 The doctor advised him to use a neck brace for extra support.
B2 She gently massaged her stiff neck to relieve the tension.
C1 The athlete suffered a neck injury during the game.
C2 The chiropractor realigned his neck to alleviate the chronic pain.
verb not applicable
A1 She necked her scarf tightly to keep warm in the cold weather.
A2 The cat necked the fish in one swift movement.
B1 He necked the bottle of beer and slammed it down on the table.
B2 The wrestler managed to neck his opponent and win the match.
C1 The musician necked the guitar strings with precision and skill.
C2 The chef necked the roast duck with a flavorful sauce before serving it to the guests.
adjective not applicable
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 He had a stiff neck from sleeping in an awkward position.
B1 The turtle had a long neck that it could stretch out to reach food.
B2 The doctor recommended a neck brace to support the injured area.
C1 The massage therapist used hot stones to relax the muscles in her neck.
C2 The ballet dancer had a graceful neck that elongated beautifully during performances.
adverb not applicable
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 He felt a pain in his neck after sleeping in a weird position.
B1 She turned her head to the side, craning her neck to get a better view.
B2 The athlete's powerful neck muscles helped him lift heavy weights.
C1 The singer's high notes strained her vocal cords and neck muscles.
C2 The detective noticed a suspicious mark on the victim's neck, indicating foul play.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 He felt a pain in his neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
B1 The doctor recommended a neck brace for support after the injury.
B2 The necklace she wore around her neck was a family heirloom.
C1 The massage therapist worked on the tension in her neck to alleviate the pain.
C2 The athlete's strong neck muscles helped him excel in his sport.
preposition not applicable
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 The cat had a bell around its neck.
B1 He felt a sharp pain in his neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
B2 The scarf was wrapped snugly around her neck to keep her warm in the cold weather.
C1 The tight collar around his neck made it difficult for him to breathe.
C2 The necklace she wore around her neck was a family heirloom passed down for generations.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have a sore neck from sleeping in a weird position.
A2 She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
B1 He always wears a scarf to keep his neck warm in the winter.
B2 The suspect had a tattoo on the back of his neck.
C1 She had a stiff neck from sitting at her desk all day.
C2 The athlete wore a neck brace after injuring himself in the game.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! My neck hurts from sleeping in a weird position.
A2 Neck! That was a close call with the ball almost hitting me.
B1 Neck, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.
B2 Sheesh, my neck is stiff from sitting at the computer all day.
C1 Neck! I can't believe I missed my flight because of traffic.
C2 Well, neck, that was certainly an unexpected turn of events.
article not applicable
A1 She wore a necklace around her neck.
A2 He had a stiff neck from sleeping in an awkward position.
B1 The doctor advised him to wear a neck brace after the injury.
B2 The massage therapist worked on her neck muscles to relieve tension.
C1 The necklace she wore around her neck was a family heirloom.
C2 The singer's long neck added elegance to her stage presence.
formal The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury.
informal I always wear a scarf to keep my neck warm in the winter.
slang I can't believe he got a tattoo on his neck, that's so bold!
figurative She felt the weight of the world on her neck as she struggled with her responsibilities.
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