Synonyms for click

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : klik

Phonetic Transcription : klɪk

Top 10 synonyms for click

Other synonyms for the word click

Définition of click

Origin : 1580s, of imitative origin (cf. Dutch and East Frisian klikken "to click; Old French clique "tick of a clock"). The figurative sense, in reference usually to persons, "hit it off at once, become friendly upon meeting" is from 1915, perhaps based on the sound of a key in a lock. Related: Clicked; clicking.

noun metallic sound
verb fall into place

Example sentences :

From an inner room came the muffled click, click, click of a type-writer.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

At the click of the gate-latch she started and turned towards him.
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

On the contrary, it was up on the table, imitating the click of the gun with a spoon.
Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

Click on this line to go to the Index for all Parker's works.
Extract from : « Quotes and Images From The Works of Gilbert Parker » by Gilbert Parker

On a nearer view it is more like a Tower-of-Babel concern, with its click and clatter.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Before he could do so the door swung shut with a bang and a click.
Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The last "hum—ha" was partially drowned by the click of the gate.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Be that as it may, his half-drawn sword was thrust back with a click, and "What have you to say?"
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

Every pipe shank was lowered in an instant, and Grannie's needles ceased to click.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

There was the click of a key in the lock, and he crept back to the stool.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

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