hook

[hʊk]

hook Definition

• 1. a curved piece of metal or other hard material that is used for catching hold of or hanging things on
• 2. a thing designed to catch people's attention
• 3. a catchy musical phrase or riff

Using hook: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hook" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He hung his coat on the hook by the door.

• Example

  The song has a great hook that gets stuck in your head.

• Example

  The headline was a hook to get people to read the article.

• Example

  She used a fish hook to catch a trout.

hook Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hook

• clasp
• fastener
• peg
• catch
• latch

Antonyms for hook

• unhook
• release

Idioms Using hook

• by hook or by crook

  by any means necessary, even if they are dishonest or illegal

  Example

  He was determined to win the race by hook or by crook.

• hook, line, and sinker

  completely, without reservation

  Example

  He fell for her story hook, line, and sinker.

• off the hook

  not required to do something anymore

  Example

  I'm glad I'm off the hook for babysitting tonight.

Phrases with hook

• get/hooked on something

  to become addicted or obsessed with something

  Example

  He got hooked on video games and spent all his free time playing them.

• off the hook

  no longer in trouble or no longer responsible for something

  Example

  I thought I was going to fail the test, but I got off the hook when it was cancelled.

• on the hook

  responsible for something or obligated to do something

  Example

  I'm on the hook for organizing the party, so I need your help.

Origins of hook

from Old English 'hoc', meaning 'a hook, angle'

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Summary: hook in Brief

A 'hook' [hʊk] is a curved piece of metal or other material used for catching or hanging things, such as a coat or a fish. It can also refer to something designed to catch people's attention, like a headline or a catchy musical phrase. Phrases like 'get/hooked on something' and 'off/on the hook' convey addiction or responsibility, while idioms like 'by hook or by crook' and 'hook, line, and sinker' suggest determination and complete acceptance.