kick in

The phrase “kick in” has 2 syllables: kick in.

It's pronounced as /kɪk ɪn/.


What is synonym and antonym for kick in?

In the thesaurus, “kick in” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick in along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kick in

  • buy it
  • contribute
  • die
  • fall
  • perish

Antonyms for kick in

  • breathe
  • come to
  • live

Meanings of kick in

  • verb
    1. To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
    2. To start, connect, or take effect, especially in a sudden way.
    3. To contribute, especially to a collection of money.

Example Sentences

  • The effects of the medication started to kick in after about half an hour.
  • When the heater broke, the cold weather really started to kick in.
  • After a long day at work, fatigue began to kick in during the evening.
  • As the adrenaline started to kick in, he felt more confident about the upcoming presentation.
  • Once the coffee started to kick in, she felt more awake and alert.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick in, such as: breathe, buy it, come to, contribute, die, fall, live.

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