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rocked

 

[ rɒkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Rocked is the simple past tense of the verb 'rock', which means to move back and forth or side to side. It can also refer to causing someone to feel excitement or enthusiasm. In a musical context, it often implies performing music, particularly rock or popular music styles.

Synonyms

jolted, shook, swayed

Examples of usage

  • The audience rocked in their seats.
  • She rocked the crowd with her performance.
  • The car rocked gently on the bumpy road.

Translations

Translations of the word "rocked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abalou

🇮🇳 हिलाया

🇩🇪 geschockt

🇮🇩 mengguncang

🇺🇦 захоплено

🇵🇱 wstrząsnął

🇯🇵 揺れ動かした

🇫🇷 secoué

🇪🇸 sacudió

🇹🇷 sarsıldı

🇰🇷 흔들었다

🇸🇦 هزّ

🇨🇿 otřásl

🇸🇰 otrasený

🇨🇳 震动了

🇸🇮 zazibal

🇮🇸 skjálfa

🇰🇿 сілкінді

🇬🇪 ციმციმა

🇦🇿 sarsıldı

🇲🇽 sacudió

Etymology

The word 'rock' comes from the Old English 'rocc', which means to sway or move back and forth. The modern sense of 'rock' as we understand it today began to take shape in the late 19th century, particularly within musical contexts. The term gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of rock and roll music in the 1950s. 'Rocked' as a past tense form started to be used to describe the exhilarating feelings elicited by music and performance. Over the decades, it has transcended its original meaning and now can convey a greater emotional impact or connection, especially in music and entertainment, embedding it deeply in contemporary vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,387, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.