B1verbrelationships
US/kɪs/
UK/kɪs/
to touch someone with your lips to show love or to say hello or goodbye
In context
She kissed her baby goodnight and turned off the light.
In some countries, people kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet.
The couple kissed as soon as the wedding ceremony ended.
Words that go with kiss
verb + adverb
- kiss goodbyeHe kissed his kids goodbye at the school gate.
- kiss goodnightDad always kisses us goodnight before bed.
- kiss gentlyShe kissed him gently on the forehead.
verb + preposition
- kiss on the cheekShe kissed her grandmother on the cheek.
verb + noun
- kiss each otherThe actors had to kiss each other ten times for one scene.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He kissed on her cheek.Correct: He kissed her on the cheek.