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“Cist” or “Kissed”

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

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

cist s·IH·s·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

kissed k·IH·s·t

  • verbtouch lightly or gently.
Usage

Examples in context

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“cist”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“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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