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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

tick

noun · Say it: TIK

What it means

Foundation

a small mark shaped like a V, used to show something is correct

Amelia was delighted to see a tick next to every maths answer.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • check
  • mark

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • cross

More examples

  • Put a tick in the box beside your favourite sport.

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