English

kick

kɪk
Meaning: to strike with the foot
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base kick
3rd person singular present kicks
Present participle kicking
Past kicked
Will future will kick
Going-to future going to kick
Imperative negative don't kick / do not kick

Example

He kicked the ball across the field.
He kicked the ball across the field.

Usage Notes

To hit someone or something with the foot. It can also refer to the action of moving the legs suddenly or to stopping a bad habit (informal).

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