4 Letter Words Starting with K (101 Words in English) • 7ESL

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In this reference, you will explore the fascinating world of 4 letter words starting with K. These words come from various languages and have been adapted into English over time. As you read on, you will gain insight into the importance of these words and how they form part of our everyday language.

4 Letter Words Starting with K

There are lots of four letter words beginning with K. Here is a list of some of them:

Kale
Kadi
Kaal
Kabs
Kafs
Kaed
Kago
Kaif
Kail
Kaji
Kain
Kaas
Kady
Kage
Kaes
Kaik
Kagu
Kaki
Kame
Kali
Kail
Kala
KAMs
Kand
Kans
Kaph
Kaon
Kari
Kaph
Kapu
Karn
Kast
Kate
Kars
Kato
Kava
Katy
Kaks
Kama
Kame
Kana
Kane
Kant
Kano
Kapa
Kapo
Kari
Kark
Kart
Kati
Kats
Kawa
Kaus
Kawi
Kaya
Kays
Keas
Kbps
Keef
Kbar
Keck
Keep
Keel
Keef
Keks
Kegs
Kell
Kelt
Kemi
Keno
Kent
Kems
Keps
Kere
Kera
Kepe
Kerl
Kero
Kesh
Keto
Kewl
Ketu
Kayo
Kazi
Kaws
KDDI
KBOs
Keek
Keen
Kefs
Keys
Kelp
Kemp
Kemb
Kens
Keos
Khaf
Khan
Khat
Khon
Kick

As you can see, there is a wide range of words that start with K as shown here (and this list is not exhaustive).

Some of the more common ones include “kick” as in to kick a ball or object. Then there are some names included on the list, such as “Kate” and “Kati.” Other four-letter words beginning with K include some terms that might be more well known within the dietary world. For example, “keto” is an abbreviation for a special type of diet called “the ketogenic diet.” “Kale” is a type of plant food that falls under the group of vegetables known as “cruciferous vegetables”, more commonly referred to as “greens.”

As you can see from the long list, there are plenty of 4 letter words that start with K (and many more could be added also). Some of them are much more popular than others, and some are used as abbreviations to shorten longer forms of words down.

What are 4 letter words?

Four letter words are words that are joined together by the use of four letters. Four letter words often include at least one vowel, however, this isn’t exclusively the case. One example of a four-letter word that uses vowels is the word “seen.” Here, the vowel “e” is used twice. Whereas some examples of four-letter words that don’t use vowels include “Lynx”, “spry,” and “sync.”

4 Letter Words Starting with K with Meaning and Examples

Keen

Sharp or eager
She has a keen sense of smell.

Kite

A type of toy that flies in the wind
The kids had fun flying the kite at the beach.

Kind

Being friendly and generous
He is very kind to animals.

Kale

A type of green leafy vegetable
Kale is often used in salads and smoothies.

Know

To be aware of something
I know the answer to the question.

Kids

Young children or offspring
The playground is full of kids every afternoon.

Kilo

A unit of measurement equal to 1,000 grams
The bag of rice weighed one kilo.

Knot

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar
He tied a knot in the rope to secure the boat to the dock.

Kiss

To touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting
They shared a sweet kiss before saying goodbye.

Knee

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg
He fell and scraped his knee while playing soccer.

Kelp

A large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests in shallow ocean waters
The divers explored the vibrant underwater ecosystem, teeming with fish and kelp.

Kara

A type of wrist ornament worn in some cultures, particularly in South Asia
She wore a beautiful kara that was passed down through her family.

Kick

To strike with the foot
The soccer player made a powerful kick that sent the ball soaring into the net.

4 Letter Words Starting with K for Kids

Kite
Kids
King
Knee
Keep
Knob
Kick
Know
Kind
Knit
Kale
Knap
Knox
Kayo

4 Letter Words Starting with K Exercises for Kids

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct four-letter word that starts with “K”:

I flew a __ __ __ __ in the park.
The __ __ __ __ is a baby goat.
She gave me a __ __ __ __ on the cheek.
He used a __ __ __ __ to unlock the door.
My favorite fruit is the __ __ __ __.

Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to form a four-letter word that starts with “K”:

TINK
KISS
KNEE
KITE
KICK

Matching Game

Match the four-letter word that starts with “K” with its correct picture or description:

KITE
KISS
KICK
KING
KNEE

A. A royal ruler
B. A part of the leg
C. A flying toy attached to a string
D. A gesture of affection
E. A way to hit something with your foot

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