knocked

Meanings

• Verb

  To strike or knock against something, usually with a deliberate and forceful action.

  - "He knocked on the door to ask for permission."
  - "The wind knocked over the vase."
  - "She knocked the ball out of the park."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɑkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100463"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knocked
box , rocks , docks , locks

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Variants

List of all variants of knocked that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'cneogan' meant 'to knock'. The past tense and past participle form of this word were 'cneowan' and 'cneowen', respectively. Over time, these forms evolved into the Modern English 'knock' and 'knocked'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'knock' is also used in the world of sports to describe a baseball pitch that hits the batter's helmet.

2. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to knock on wood when mentioning good fortune. Instead, people will often rap on the wood three times to ward off bad luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. knocking: The act of striking or knocking against something. This can be a verb or a noun.

2. knocker: A person who knocks on a door or other surface to get attention or seek entrance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'knocked' is often used to describe a sudden and unexpected event. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the old man's knocking is a pivotal moment in the story. In art, the image of a door being knocked on is a common motif, representing the idea of seeking entrance or permission. In music, there are several songs with 'knock' in the title, such as Rihanna's 'Knock' and Huey Lewis and the News' 'I Want a New Drug'.

How to Memorize "knocked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of knocking: imagine your hand making contact with a solid surface, creating a sound. Try to remember the feeling of the impact and the sound it makes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knock' with the image of a door or a knocker. You can also associate it with the sound of knocking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Knock On Wood' to help remember the meaning of 'knock'.

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