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hook

[hʊk]

hook Definition

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

Antonyms for hook

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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