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kissed

/kɪst/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To touch or press the lips to another person's lips as a sign of love, greeting, or respect.

    - "She kissed him on the cheek."
    - "The children blew kisses to their grandmother."
    - "After the performance, the actor received many kisses from fans."
  • Verb

    To touch or press one's own lips to an object, such as a photograph or a cross.

    - "He kissed the photo of his grandmother."
    - "The priest kissed the cross before beginning the service."
  • Noun

    The act of kissing.

    - "The couple shared a long kiss."
    - "The children exchanged kisses."
    - "The novel contained many passionate kisses."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɪst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with kissed
blissed , missed , pissed , dissed , kissed
Variants
List of all variants of kissed that leads to same result
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Etymology
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Old English cysan, from cyssan, to press, squeeze, from kys, jaw, mouth.

Trivia
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  1. A kiss is an average of 10 seconds long.

  2. The average person spends 20,160 minutes of their life kissing.

  3. In Japan, it is customary to bow instead of kissing as a greeting.

  4. The longest recorded kiss lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 52 seconds.

Related Concepts
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  1. Romance: Kissing is a common expression of romantic love and affection.

  2. Greeting: Kissing is a common form of greeting, especially in European and Latin American cultures.

  3. Religious symbolism: Kissing is a symbol of devotion and faith in many religions.

Culture
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In many cultures, kissing is a sign of love, affection, and respect. It is depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In some cultures, there are specific customs and traditions surrounding the act of kissing.

How to Memorize "kissed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine pressing your lips gently to another person's lips or to an object. Visualize the sensation and the emotions that come with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'kiss' with the sensation of love, affection, and closeness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Kisses are Intimate Signs of Love and Expression'

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