American English pronunciation

How to pronounce knocked

IPA transcription: ['nɑkt]

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Verb

  • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

    “The paper criticized the new movie”

    “Don't knock the food--it's free”

  • deliver a sharp blow or push :

    “He knocked the glass clear across the room”

  • rap with the knuckles

    “knock on the door”

  • knock against with force or violence

    “My car bumped into the tree”

  • make light, repeated taps on a surface

    “he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently”

  • sound like a car engine that is firing too early

    “the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline”

    “The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded”

Usage examples

  • Before she can leave Steeltown, she is knocked out by an unidentified attacker.
  • The alchemist knocked on the gate of the monastery.
  • He was knocked down many times in the punch of the shores.
  • However, United conceded again and were knocked out of the cup.
  • Kimo was knocked out in the first round from knees to the head.
  • He then grabbed another guy who tried to get involved and knocked him unconscious.
  • The driver got knocked cold.
  • The alchemist knocked on the gate of the monastery.
  • The alchemist knocked on the gate of the monastery.
  • Twenty Grand was knocked off his stride but recovered.