Looking for the meaning of the word KNOCKED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KNOCKED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Knock
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English cnocian, of imitative origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɒk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door
Short Definition:strike surface noisily
Examples:- he strolled over and knocked on a door marked Enquiries
- I knocked and waited but no one answered
Definition:
collide with (someone or something), giving them a hard blow
Short Definition:collide forcefully with
Examples:- he deliberately ran against her, knocking her shoulder
- he knocked into an elderly man with a walking stick
Definition:
talk disparagingly about; criticize.
Short Definition:criticize
Definition:
approach (a specified age)
Short Definition:approach specified age
Examples:- he's younger than his brother—knocking seventy
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