Synonyms for

Clicked

Verb / klɪkt / Another word for clicked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a short, sharp sound by pressing a button or switch.

Synonyms & similar words

click getthrough tick comehome cluck getacross sinkin penetrate flick chatter clack dawn snap fallintoplace pressed selected activated hit pushed switched flicked triggered operated engaged started launched initiated sounded snapped cracked clacked

Synonyms by register

Formal

resonated aligned corresponded harmonized

Informal

got it made sense connected meshed worked

Literary

chimed concorded accorded

Antonyms

failed missed disagreed clashed jarred conflicted

Common collocations

  • clicked with
  • clicked into place
  • clicked shut
  • clicked open
  • clicked the button
  • clicked the mouse
  • clicked on
  • clicked away

Word family

noun click
verb click
adjective clickable

Usage note

The informal sense of 'clicked' often refers to a successful understanding or connection between people or ideas. Be mindful of context when using this word, as it can also refer to the physical sound of a mechanism.

Example sentences

  1. I clicked the pen to start writing.
  2. She clicked the mouse to open the document.
  3. He clicked his tongue in disapproval.
  4. The camera clicked as he took a photo.
  5. The door clicked shut behind her.

Quotes

  • I clicked my fingers and somebody appeared, I think I clicked my heels twice as well and a waiter came over. - Michael Caine
  • I clicked on one of the attachments and opened it up. Inside was a picture of a woman with big, fake breasts. - Tucker Max
  • The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations. - Eli Khamarov, Clicked: A Novel

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