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Meaning of 'kiss' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Kiss [ v.]
- A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation.
- A small piece of confectionery.
2 . Kiss [ v. i.]
- To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends.
- To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly.
3 . Kiss [ v. t.]
- To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc.
- To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.

Meaning of 'kiss' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . kiss [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a light glancing touch
Example in sentence:
  • there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing
2 . kiss [ v]
Meaning (2):
- touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
Example in sentence:
  • She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room;
  • The newly married couple kissed
Meaning (3):
- touch lightly or gently
Example in sentence:
  • the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain

Nearby Words:

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