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Meaning of the word neck in English

What does neck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

neck

US /nek/
UK /nek/
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Noun

1.

the part of a person's or animal's body connecting the head to the rest of the body

Example:
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She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
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He strained his neck looking up at the tall building.
Synonym:
cervix nape
2.

the part of a garment that fits around the neck

Example:
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The sweater has a high neck.
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She adjusted the neck of her dress.
Synonym:
collar neckline

Verb

to kiss and caress passionately

Example:
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They were necking in the back row of the cinema.
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Young couples often go to the park to neck.
Synonym:
kiss cuddle pet smooch
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