kick

noun B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

A "kick" is a sudden movement of your foot that hits something, usually a ball.

💡 Don't confuse "kick" with "hit" – "kick" specifically means using your foot.

Example Sentences

Did you see that strong kick during the soccer game ?

He gave the ball a strong kick during the game .

The kick did not hurt him as much as expected .

Word in Context

Yesterday , Anna was playing football in the park with her friends . She ran quickly and missed the goal , but one of her teammates gave the ball a strong kick . After a short time , the ball rolled slowly into the net . Anna felt happy because the team was playing well and they had fun together .

Common Phrases

kick a ball give someone a kick kick off

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