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kick to

C1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To kick a ball or object toward someone or somewhere in particular.

Literal meaning: To kick something in the direction of someone or something.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To kick a ball toward a specific player, target, or area.

"The fullback kicked the ball to the winger, who ran clear of the defence."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily used in sports contexts (football, rugby, Gaelic games). Less idiomatic than other 'kick' phrasal verbs. Often used in commentary and coaching instruction.

Commonly used with

ball teammate corner target player wing

Forms

Base
kick to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kicks to
he/she/it
Past simple
kicked to
yesterday
Past participle
kicked to
have + pp
-ing form
kicking to
continuous

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Synonyms

pass to send to direct to aim at

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