sic

🇺🇸 /sɪk/ 🇬🇧 /sɪk/
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adverb
R

Used to indicate that a word or phrase has been copied exactly as it appears in the original, including any errors.

In the letter to parents it said: ‘The school is proud of it’s [sic] record of excellence’.

verb
R

To set a dog on someone to attack them.

Sic him, Duke!

translation

adv. Used to indicate that a word or phrase has been copied exactly as it appears in the original, including any errors.
v. To set a dog on someone to attack them.

Word Forms

3rd Present sics
Past sicced
Perfect sicced
Progressive siccing

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