“Hic” or “Hick”—Which to use?

“Hic” or “Hick”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

hic: NA

hick: NA

Pronunciation

hic: NA

hick: hh·IH·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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:

Examples of “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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