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Cheek
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Simple meaning
What does Cheek mean?
A cheek is the side part of your face.
Dictionary definition
the soft side part of the face below the eye and beside the mouth.
Example sentences
Cheek in a sentence
easy
A tear rolled down her cheek.
medium
The cold wind made his cheek feel red.
hard
The illustrator added a blush mark on each cheek to show the character was shy.
Synonyms
Words like Cheek
face sideA simple phrase for the cheek area.
facial areaA broader phrase for a part of the face.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Cheek word family
Base word
cheek
noun
cheek
Base form.
noun
cheeks
More than one cheek.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does cheek mean?
A cheek is the soft side part of the face below the eye.
Practice 2
Which word is related to cheek?
A cheek is part of the face.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cheek correctly?
A cheek is part of the face, so paint could be on someone's cheek.
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