neck
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
3 sur 5I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.
I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.
The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.
The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.
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
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
I have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.
everydayI have a sore neck from sleeping in a bad position.
The physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.
formalThe physician examined the patient's neck for any signs of swelling.
My neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.
informalMy neck is killing me after staring at my laptop all day.
The cervical vertebrae are the seven bones located in the human neck.
academicThe cervical vertebrae are the seven bones located in the human neck.
The employee was required to wear a formal tie around his neck at the meeting.
businessThe employee was required to wear a formal tie around his neck at the meeting.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
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.
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.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'my throat hurts' when they mean they have muscle pain in their 'neck', or vice versa.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'necklace'—the jewelry you wear specifically around your 'neck'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English word 'hnecca', which specifically referred to the back of the neck.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Grammaire lie
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