tick Synonyms
Another word for tick
• noun (Context 1)
A regular short, sharp sound, especially one made by a clock, watch, or timer.
"The quiet room was dominated by the steady click of the grandfather clock."
• noun (Context 2)
A small mark used to indicate that an item on a list has been dealt with, chosen, or is correct.
"The teacher placed a red checkmark next to the correct answer on the exam paper."
• verb (Context 3)
To make regular short, sharp sounds (especially of a clock, watch, or mechanism).
"The old bomb casing was still ticking, causing everyone to evacuate the building."
• verb (Context 4)
To mark an item on a list or form with a tick or checkmark to indicate it is correct, chosen, or dealt with.
"Please check the box if you would like to receive our monthly newsletter."
• noun (Context 5)
Any of numerous small, blood-sucking parasitic arachnids of the order Ixodida, which attach themselves to the skin of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
"After hiking through the tall grass, she made sure to check her dog for ticks."
• verb (Context 6)
To function or operate (often used figuratively to describe what motivates a person).
"As a psychologist, she was deeply fascinated by what makes serial entrepreneurs operate."
Opposites of tick
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of tick varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: