neck
word
/ˈnɛk/
nek
/nˈɛk/
nek
Definition
The neck is the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders. It can also refer to a narrow part of something, like a bottle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun when talking about a person’s body: 'my neck hurts'. Common phrases include 'neck pain', 'break your neck' (literal or figurative), and 'up to my neck in work' (very busy). Do not confuse it with 'throat', which is the front inside area used for swallowing and speaking.
Spanish: cuelloPortuguese (BR): pescoçoPortuguese (PT): pescoçoChinese (Simplified): 脖子 - 颈部Chinese (Traditional): 脖子 - 頸部Hindi: गर्दनArabic: رقبةBengali: গলা - উরু (বস্তুর সরু অংশ)Russian: шея - горлышко (бутылки)Japanese: 首 - 首（ボトルなどの細い部分）Vietnamese: cổKorean: 목Turkish: boyunUrdu: گردنIndonesian: leher - leher (botol)
Example Sentences
My neck hurts after I slept badly.
basic
She wore a scarf around her neck.
basic
The bottle has a long neck.
basic
I turned my neck too fast and now it feels stiff.
natural
I'm up to my neck in work this week.
natural
He risked his neck to get that photo.
natural