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Vocabulary Entry
ticking
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
Present participle of 'tick', meaning to make a slight, sharp sound or to keep time.
Example Sentences
"The clock is ticking steadily in the background."
"I could hear the sound of leaves ticking against the window."
"He was ticking off the items on his to-do list."
N
noun
The sound made by a clock or watch indicating the passage of time.
Example Sentences
"The ticking of the clock filled the silent room."
"With every ticking, I felt more anxious about the deadline."
"We listened to the rhythmic ticking while we studied."
A
adjective
Informal term used to describe something that is active or in a state of operation; often refers to something progressing.
Example Sentences
"The ticking project is set to be completed next month."
"Our plans are ticking along nicely."
"She had a ticking agenda, ensuring everything was on time."