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Struck: meaning, definitions and examples

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struck

 

[ strสŒk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical impact

The term 'struck' is the past tense of the verb 'strike.' It refers to hitting or impacting someone or something with force. This term can apply in various contexts, such as physical attacks, emotional responses, or striking a deal. It is often used to signify an action that causes a noticeable effect, like being struck by a ball or struck by an idea.

Synonyms

bump, collide, hit, smite

Examples of usage

  • He struck the ball with his bat.
  • She was struck by a sudden realization.
  • The lightning struck the tree.
  • The team was struck with a motivation to win.
  • He struck a deal with the vendors.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional impact

In a more figurative sense, 'struck' can describe a strong emotional or psychological impact. For example, someone might feel struck by a feeling of sadness or happiness, indicating an intense, often sudden, emotional response. It evokes imagery of being caught off-guard by strong feelings.

Synonyms

affected, impressed, moved, touched

Examples of usage

  • She was struck with sadness when she heard the news.
  • He was struck by the beauty of the landscape.
  • They were struck emotionally by the film's ending.
  • The news struck him hard.
  • I was struck by her kindness.

Translations

Translations of the word "struck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atingido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ใŸใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ฒฉ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zasaลพen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zasiahnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅˆฐๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรกtraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The word 'struck' originates from the Old English term 'strican,' which meant 'to stroke' or 'to hit.' Over time, it evolved in usage and became linked to a broader array of meanings, particularly in terms of exerting force upon an object or person. Interestingly, its use in English has spoiled across various dialects, while also adapting to different contextsโ€”both physical and metaphorical. This term has historical roots that trace back to earlier Germanic languages, reflecting similar standards of forceful contact, and it has retained a persistent relevance in modern English, embodying various facets of impact and emotion. Furthermore, 'strike' as its base form carries implications beyond merely physical encounters, reinforcing its versatility in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,312, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.