B2verbhealthscience
US/sʌk/
UK/sʌk/
to pull liquid or air into your mouth, or to pull something in using the force of air
In context
The baby sucked on a pacifier and slowly fell asleep.
She sucked the juice up through a straw until the glass was empty.
The pump sucks the water out of the basement in about an hour.
Words that go with suck
verb + preposition
- suck on a candyHe sucked on a candy to soothe his throat.
- suck through a strawKids love to suck through a straw.
verb + adverb
- suck in airShe sucked in air and dove under the water.
- suck up waterThe towel sucked up the spilled water.
- suck out the airThe machine sucks out the air from the bag.
verb + noun
- suck your thumbMany toddlers suck their thumbs when they are tired.