Knock: meaning, definitions and examples

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knock

 

[ nษ’k ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

on a door

To strike a surface with a sharp blow, typically a door, in order to attract attention or gain entry.

Synonyms

bang, pound, tap

Examples of usage

  • He knocked on the door before entering the room.
  • I knocked on the door but no one answered.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

A sharp, rapping sound made by striking a surface.

Synonyms

rap, tap, thud

Examples of usage

  • I heard a knock on the door.
  • There was a quiet knock at the window.

Translations

Translations of the word "knock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเค–เคŸเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klopfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pukaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใƒƒใ‚ฏใ™ใ‚‹ (nokku suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋“œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค (dudulida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klepat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klopaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฒ (qiฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trkati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ banka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dak'ak'uneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Word origin

The word 'knock' originated from the Old English word 'cnocian', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in the English language for centuries, with its meaning evolving over time. The act of knocking on doors has been a common form of communication and entry throughout history, symbolizing politeness, attention, or even urgency.

See also: knocking, knockoff, knockout.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,146 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.