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“Hic” or “Hick”

hic / hick 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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

hic

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

hick hh·IH·k

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

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“hic”

  • …the conformation of the entire genome.
  • …and the site still reads "Hic decollatus fuit Sanctus Pancratius" (Here…
  • …C++ Compiler and Integrated Development Environment
  • Hic jacunt Corpora Johannis Washbourne ....…
  • Hic et ubique—at every turn, on…
  • Hi-C, a beverage brand
  • Hic iacet Johannies Washborne Armr filius…
  • Hi-C (rapper), a Compton, California rapper
  • Hi-C (disambiguation)
  • Hi-C may refer to:

“hick”

  • Graeme Hick, 1997/98
  • …Thrillbies (Eddie Osbourne & Hardcore Hick)
  • Benjamin Hick and Sons three 0-4-2 numbers…
  • …before a partnership by Graeme Hick and Jonty Rhodes helped the…

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