“Cist” or “Kissed”—Which to use?

“Cist” or “Kissed”

Overview

cist / kissed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cist: NA

kissed: (verb) touch lightly or gently.

Pronunciation

cist: s·IH·s·t

kissed: k·IH·s·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cist”

Examples of “kissed”

…the verse "But when I kissed the cop at 34th and…
Father kissed us and saw us into…
…may die without ever being kissed.
…Perry used the title "I Kissed a Girl" for her own…
…confesses to Will that he kissed Emma, and Will is unable…
…Person Inside", "Supermodel" and "I Kissed a Girl".
…Drew Barrymore movie Never Been Kissed.
…was the same; he also kissed a sleeping beautiful woman.
…stealin', wheelin' dealin', son-of-a-gun (who kissed all the girls worldwide and…
…tearfully explains that when Kennedy kissed her she let go of…

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