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neck

/nek/

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

Exemples

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I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.

I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.

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The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.

The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.

3

My neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.

My neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.

Famille de mots

Nom
neck
Verb
neck
Adjectif
necked
Apparenté
necklace
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'necklace'—the jewelry you wear specifically around your 'neck'.

Quiz rapide

The giraffe has a very long ____ so it can reach leaves high in the trees.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : neck

Exemples

1

I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.

everyday

I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.

2

The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.

formal

The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.

3

My neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.

informal

My neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.

4

The cervical vertebrae are the seven bones located in the human neck.

academic

The cervical vertebrae are the seven bones located in the human neck.

5

The employee was required to wear a formal tie around his neck at the meeting.

business

The employee was required to wear a formal tie around his neck at the meeting.

Famille de mots

Nom
neck
Verb
neck
Adjectif
necked
Apparenté
necklace

Collocations courantes

stiff neck stiff neck
back of the neck back of the neck
crane your neck crane your neck
neck of a bottle neck of a bottle
long neck long neck

Phrases Courantes

pain in the neck

pain in the neck (a person or thing that is very annoying)

neck and neck

neck and neck (very close in a race or competition)

stick your neck out

stick your neck out (to take a risk)

Souvent confondu avec

neck vs throat

The neck is the whole physical structure connecting the head to the body, whereas the throat is the front part of the neck or the passage inside it.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'neck' is most commonly used for anatomy, but it can also describe the narrow part of objects like bottles, guitars, or clothing.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'my throat hurts' when they mean they have muscle pain in their 'neck', or vice versa.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'necklace'—the jewelry you wear specifically around your 'neck'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'hnecca', which specifically referred to the back of the neck.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: necks Often used with possessive adjectives (my neck, your neck)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, nodding the neck up and down signifies agreement, while shaking it side to side signifies disagreement.

Quiz rapide

The giraffe has a very long ____ so it can reach leaves high in the trees.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : neck

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