hooked

[hʊkt]

hooked Definition

  • 1addicted to a particular substance or activity
  • 2having a curved shape like a hook

Using hooked: Examples

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

  • Example

    He's hooked on cigarettes and can't quit.

  • Example

    She's hooked on the thrill of skydiving.

  • Example

    The fish was hooked on the line.

  • Example

    The coat rack has hooked ends to hang hats and scarves.

hooked Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hooked

  • become addicted to something

    Example

    I got hooked on coffee during college.

  • hooked on phonics

    a commercial program designed to teach children how to read

    Example

    My son learned to read with Hooked on Phonics.

  • hooked up

    connected or linked together

    Example

    The TV is hooked up to the cable box.

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Summary: hooked in Brief

The term 'hooked' [hʊkt] has two main meanings. The first refers to being addicted to a substance or activity, as in 'He's hooked on cigarettes.' The second meaning describes a curved shape like a hook, as in 'The coat rack has hooked ends.' Additional phrases include 'get hooked on,' meaning to become addicted, and 'hooked up,' meaning connected or linked together.

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