English / word
knock
noun, verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to hit a door or surface to get attention; also the sound/action
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
to tap or hit; to strike a surface to make a sound
to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident; a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
to tap or hit; to strike a surface to make a sound
to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident
In context
01
Please knock before you enter my room.
02
The student gave a soft knock on the office door.
Synonyms
tap,hit,bang
Antonyms
silence,quiet,ignore
Collocations
loud knock,gentle knock,knock on the door
Verb forms
Past: knocked · Past participle: knocked · -ing: knocking