WordHive Learning Dictionary

Click

verb, noun

Click means to press a button or make a short sharp sound.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Click mean?

Click means to press a button or make a short sharp sound.

Dictionary definition

to press a button on a mouse, screen, or device; as a noun, a short sharp sound.

Example sentences

Click in a sentence

easy

Click the button to start the game.

medium

I heard a click when the door locked.

hard

The instructions said to click the link before entering the code.

Writing practice

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Quick practice
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Practice the meaning of Click

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does click mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest to click when using a screen?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses click correctly?

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Click

Voice settings
Sounds like

KLIK

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Click

pressTo push a button or control.
tapTo touch a screen or button quickly.
Antonyms

Opposite words

releaseTo stop pressing something.
ignoreTo not press or choose something.
Synonym practice

Want to practice click synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please click the blue button to start," then compare close word choices. Practice click synonyms.

Word family

Click word family

Base word

click

verb

click

Base form.

verb

clicks

Clicks now or often.

verb

clicked

Clicked in the past.

verb

clicking

Clicking now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Click

Hint for students

Click means to press a button or make a short sharp sound.

Common mix-up

Click is not the same as release. Click means click means to press a button or make a short sharp sound.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: I heard a click when the door locked. Clue words: heard, door, locked. Underline clue words that show why click fits instead of release. Now write one new sentence that shows click without using the word click. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show click?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I heard a click when the door locked." Why does click fit better than release?