squeaked

[skwiːkt]

squeaked Definition

• 1. made a short, high-pitched sound or cry
• 2. barely succeeded at doing something

Using squeaked: Examples

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

• Example

  The mouse squeaked as the cat approached.

• Example

  I barely squeaked by in my math exam.

• Example

  The rusty door hinges squeaked loudly.

squeaked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squeaked

• squealed
• screeched
• shrieked
• yelped

Phrases with squeaked

• squeak through

  to barely succeed at something

  Example

  I managed to squeak through the interview and got the job.

• squeaky clean

  completely clean and free from any wrongdoing or suspicion

  Example

  The politician presented himself as squeaky clean, but later scandals proved otherwise.

• squeak by

  to barely pass or succeed at something

  Example

  I thought I was going to fail the test, but I managed to squeak by with a passing grade.

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Summary: squeaked in Brief

The verb 'squeaked' [skwiːkt] means to make a short, high-pitched sound or cry. It can also mean to barely succeed at doing something. Examples include 'The mouse squeaked as the cat approached.' and 'I barely squeaked by in my math exam.' Phrases include 'squeak through,' meaning to barely succeed at something, 'squeaky clean,' meaning completely clean and free from any wrongdoing or suspicion, and 'squeak by,' meaning to barely pass or succeed at something.