Synonyms for

Ticked

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

Definition

To make a clicking sound like a clock or watch. To mark or check off an item on a list.

Synonyms & similar words

tickoff ticktack checkoff beat markoff tick check retick ticktock mark click click chime clack tap beat mark check complete finish accomplish achieve satisfy fulfill realize attain score gain earn win

Example sentences

  1. The clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
  2. I ticked the boxes on my grocery list as I picked up each item.
  3. The metronome ticked out a steady beat for the musicians to follow.
  4. I was so excited to finally tick off visiting Paris from my bucket list.
  5. The bomb squad carefully ticked off each step of their procedure before disarming the bomb.

Quotes

  • Time ticks by; we grow older.
  • The clock ticks life away.
  • The second hand ticked away the seconds of my life.

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