knocked

[nɑkt]

knocked Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of 'knock'
• 2. to hit something with a short, sharp blow
• 3. to criticize or find fault with someone or something
• 4. to make a noise by hitting something hard
• 5. to collide with something, especially accidentally

Using knocked: Examples

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

• Example

  He knocked on the door and waited for an answer.

• Example

  She knocked the vase off the table by accident.

• Example

  The critics knocked the movie for its poor plot.

• Example

  The clock on the wall was knocking loudly.

• Example

  The car knocked into the tree and caused some damage.

knocked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for knocked

• hit
• bang
• tap
• rap
• strike

Antonyms for knocked

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with knocked

• knock it off

  stop doing something annoying or irritating

  Example

  Knock it off, I'm trying to concentrate here.

• knock someone's socks off

  impress or amaze someone

  Example

  Her singing really knocked my socks off.

• knock on wood

  touch or tap on something made of wood to avoid tempting fate or jinxing oneself

  Example

  I've never been in a car accident, knock on wood.

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Summary: knocked in Brief

The word 'knocked' [nɑkt] is the past tense and past participle of 'knock,' which means to hit something with a short, sharp blow. It can also mean to criticize or find fault with someone or something, make a noise by hitting something hard, or collide with something accidentally. Phrases like 'knock it off' and 'knock someone's socks off' add idiomatic flavor to the term.