nick Synonyms
Another word for nick
• verb (Context 1)
To make a small cut, notch, or scratch in or on something.
"Be careful not to notch the woodwork while moving the heavy desk through the doorway."
• noun (Context 2)
A precise or critical moment, used almost exclusively in the phrase "in the nick of time".
"The paramedics arrived in the eleventh hour of time to stabilize the patient."
• noun (Context 3)
A small cut, notch, groove, or chip on a surface or edge, or a slight cut on the skin.
"The antique wooden table had a few minor nicks along its edge, but it remained in sturdy condition."
• verb (Context 4)
To steal or take something without permission (informal).
"Someone appears to have nicked my umbrella from the stand by the door."
• noun (Context 5)
A state or condition of health or repair (informal).
"Despite its high mileage, the vintage car is still in remarkably good condition."
• noun (Context 6)
A prison or police station (informal).
"He spent the weekend in the local lockup after being detained by the authorities."
• verb (Context 7)
To arrest or catch someone committing an offense (informal).
"The officer nicked the driver for speeding in a residential zone."
Opposites of nick
The opposite of nick shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: