Definition

A sound that is similar to a click, often made by a clock or timer.

Example

I could hear the tock of the clock in the quiet room.

Conversation

Did you hear that tock from the clock?

Yeah, it’s really loud!

I always find it oddly comforting to hear that tock.

Me too! It reminds me of when I was a kid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Middle English 'tocke', meaning a sound made by a clock or a similar device. It refers specifically to the sound that indicates the passage of time, often associated with the ticking of a clock.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound a clock makes as it marks the passage of time — that's what 'tock' represents.

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