struck with the fist, to make a hole or perforation in something with a tool or machine

punch above one's weight, punch in, punch out

Formal and Informal Expressions of punched

In different contexts, you can replace 'punched' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'socked, smacked' is apt.

punched: Explore its Definition & Usage

punched Definition

1struck with the fist
2to make a hole or perforation in something with a tool or machine

Using punched: Examples

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

Example
He punched me in the face.
Example
She punched a hole in the paper with her pencil.
Example
The ticket was punched by the conductor.

punched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for punched

Phrases with punched

punch above one's weight
to perform better or achieve more than would be expected based on one's abilities or resources
Example
The small startup is really punching above its weight, competing with much larger companies.
punch in
to clock in for work using a time clock or computer system
Example
Don't forget to punch in when you arrive at work.
punch out
to clock out of work using a time clock or computer system
Example
I'm going to punch out and head home for the day.

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Summary: punched in Brief

The verb 'punched' [pʌn(t)ʃt] can mean to strike with a fist or to make a hole in something. Examples include 'He punched me in the face' and 'She punched a hole in the paper with her pencil.' Informal synonyms include 'socked' and 'smacked.' Phrases include 'punch above one's weight,' meaning to perform better than expected, and 'punch in' and 'punch out,' referring to clocking in and out of work.