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knock
Overview of noun knock
The noun knock has 5 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) knock, knocking -- (the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder")
2. (1) knock, roast -- (negative criticism)
3. knock, bash, bang, smash, belt -- (a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head")
4. knock -- (a bad experience; "the school of hard knocks")
5. knock, belt, rap, whack, whang -- (the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack")
Overview of verb knock
The verb knock has 6 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (7) knock, strike hard -- (deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room")
2. (6) knock -- (rap with the knuckles; "knock on the door")
3. (4) bump, knock -- (knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree")
4. tap, rap, knock, pink -- (make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently")
5. pink, ping, knock -- (sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded")
6. knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart -- (find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun knock
5 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, knocking
=> sound
=> happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 2
knock, roast
=> criticism, critique
=> critical appraisal, critical analysis
=> appraisal, assessment
=> classification, categorization, categorisation, sorting
=> basic cognitive process
=> process, cognitive process, mental process, operation, cognitive operation
=> cognition, knowledge, noesis
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 3
knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
=> blow, bump
=> impact
=> contact, impinging, striking
=> happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 4
knock
=> misfortune, bad luck
=> trouble
=> happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 5
knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
=> blow
=> stroke
=> motion, movement, move, motility
=> change
=> action
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun knock
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun knock
5 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, knocking
=> sound
Sense 2
knock, roast
=> criticism, critique
Sense 3
knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
=> blow, bump
Sense 4
knock
=> misfortune, bad luck
Sense 5
knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
=> blow
Antonyms of noun knock
Member Holonyms of noun knock
Substance Holonyms of noun knock
Part Holonyms of noun knock
Member Meronyms of noun knock
Substance Meronyms of noun knock
Part Meronyms of noun knock
Meronyms of noun knock
Holonyms of noun knock
Attributes of noun knock
Derived Forms of noun knock
3 of 5 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, knocking
RELATED TO>(verb) knock#5
=> pink, ping, knock
RELATED TO>(verb) knock#4
=> tap, rap, knock, pink
RELATED TO>(verb) knock#2
=> knock
Sense 3
knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
RELATED TO>(verb) knock#1
=> knock, strike hard
Sense 5
knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
RELATED TO>(verb) knock#1
=> knock, strike hard
Domain of noun knock
Domain Terms of noun knock
Familiarity of noun knock
knock used as a noun is common (polysemy count =5)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun knock
5 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, knocking
> sound
=> bong
=> beat
=> beep, bleep
=> bell, toll
=> buzz, bombilation, bombination
=> chink, click, clink
=> chirp
=> chirrup, twitter
=> chorus
=> click-clack
=> clip-clop, clippety-clop, clop, clopping, clunking, clumping
=> cry
=> ding
=> drip, dripping
=> drum
=> footfall, footstep, step
=> gargle
=> gurgle
=> jingle, jangle
=> knock, knocking
=> mutter, muttering, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation
=> noise
=> paradiddle, roll, drum roll
=> pat, rap, tap
=> patter
=> peal, pealing, roll, rolling
=> ping
=> plunk
=> pop, popping
=> purr
=> quack
=> quaver
=> ring, ringing, tintinnabulation
=> rub-a-dub, rataplan, drumbeat
=> sigh
=> skirl
=> song
=> strum
=> susurration, susurrus
=> swish
=> tapping
=> throbbing
=> thump, thumping, clump, clunk, thud
=> thrum
=> thunk
=> tick, ticking
=> ting, tinkle
=> toot
=> tootle
=> trample, trampling
=> twang
=> vibrato
=> voice
=> vroom
=> whack
=> whir, whirr, whirring, birr
=> whistle, whistling
=> whiz
=> zing
=> zizz
Sense 2
knock, roast
> criticism, critique
=> examen
=> knock, roast
=> self-criticism
Sense 3
knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
> blow, bump
=> jolt, jar, jounce
=> concussion
=> rap, strike, tap
=> knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
=> pounding, buffeting
=> sideswipe
=> slap, smack
Sense 4
knock
> misfortune, bad luck
=> pity, shame
=> mishap, misadventure, mischance
=> calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm
=> adversity
=> hardship
=> knock
Sense 5
knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
> blow
=> backhander
=> clip
=> knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
=> thwack
=> smack, smacking, slap
=> smacker
=> knockdown
=> knockout, KO, kayo
=> swat
=> whip, lash, whiplash
=> punch, clout, poke, lick, biff
=> box
=> kick, boot, kicking
=> counterblow
=> swing
=> stab, thrust, knife thrust
=> stinger
=> thump
=> uppercut
=> hammer, pound, hammering, pounding
=> shot
=> wallop
Meronyms of noun knock
5 senses of knock
Holonyms of noun knock
Grep of noun knock
antiknock
knock
knock-knee
knock-on effect
knock on
knock rummy
knockabout
knockdown
knocker
knocking
knockoff
knockout
knockout drops
knockout punch
knockwurst
Antonyms of verb knock
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb knock
6 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
=> strike
=> touch
Also See> knock over#1; knock down#2; knock out#2; knock cold#1
Sense 2
knock
=> rap, knap
=> strike
=> touch
Sense 3
bump, knock
=> hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with
=> touch
Also See> knock against#1; knock about#1
Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
=> sound, go
=> cause to be perceived
Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
=> sound, go
=> cause to be perceived
Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
=> comment, notice, remark, point out
=> note, observe, mention, remark
=> state, say, tell
=> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb knock
1 of 6 senses of knock
Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
=> reprimand, censure, criminate
=> savage, pillory, crucify
=> admonish, reprove
=> call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast
=> reprehend
=> deplore
=> belabor, belabour
=> come down
=> denounce
=> blame, find fault, pick
=> disparage, belittle, pick at
=> nitpick
=> attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb knock
6 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
=> strike
Also See> knock over#1; knock down#2; knock out#2; knock cold#1
Sense 2
knock
=> rap, knap
Sense 3
bump, knock
=> hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with
Also See> knock against#1; knock about#1
Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
=> sound, go
Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
=> sound, go
Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
=> comment, notice, remark, point out
'Cause To' of verb knock
Derived Forms of verb knock
4 of 6 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
RELATED TO>(noun) knock#5
=> knock, belt, rap, whack, whang
RELATED TO>(noun) knock#3
=> knock, bash, bang, smash, belt
Sense 2
knock
RELATED TO>(noun) knock#1
=> knock, knocking
RELATED TO>(noun) knocker#2
=> knocker
RELATED TO>(noun) knocking#1
=> knock, knocking
Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
RELATED TO>(noun) knock#1
=> knock, knocking
Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
RELATED TO>(noun) knock#1
=> knock, knocking
RELATED TO>(noun) knocking#1
=> knock, knocking
Domain of verb knock
Domain Terms of verb knock
Familiarity of verb knock
knock used as a verb is common (polysemy count =6)
Sample Sentences of verb knock
6 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 2
knock
*> Somebody ----s PP
Sense 3
bump, knock
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
*> Somebody ----s PP
Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
*> Something ----s
*> Somebody ----s PP
Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
*> Something ----s
Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb knock
6 senses of knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
> strike
=> jab
=> dab, pat
=> butt, bunt
=> knock, strike hard
=> down, knock down, cut down, push down, pull down
=> spur
=> peck, pick, beak
=> tap, tip
=> hew
=> sideswipe
=> whip, lash
=> beat
=> beat
=> sclaff
=> clout
=> rap, knap
=> chop
=> slap
=> sclaff
=> buffet, knock about, batter
Sense 2
knock
> rap, knap
=> knock
Sense 3
bump, knock
> hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with
=> stub
=> ping
=> spang, bang
=> rear-end
=> broadside
=> connect
=> spat
=> thud
=> bottom
=> bottom out
=> bump, knock
=> run into, bump into, jar against, butt against, knock against
=> collide, clash
Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
> sound, go
=> snarl
=> whistle, sing
=> blow
=> ting
=> make noise, resound, noise
=> splat
=> twang
=> clang, clangor
=> clank
=> clangor, clangour
=> boom, boom out
=> drum, beat, thrum
=> rattle
=> tick, ticktock, ticktack, beat
=> resonate, vibrate
=> tweet, twirp
=> skirl
=> gurgle
=> glug
=> blow
=> whish
=> guggle
=> ping
=> pink, ping, knock
=> trump
=> squelch
=> chug
=> ring, peal
=> buzz, bombinate, bombilate
=> chime
=> rustle
=> snap, crack
=> crack
=> honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot
=> whistle
=> resound, echo, ring, reverberate
=> thud, thump
=> clop, clump, clunk, plunk
=> patter, pitter-patter
=> tap, rap, knock, pink
=> click, tick
=> chatter, click
=> pop
=> tinkle, tink, clink, chink
=> splash, splosh, slosh, slush
=> hum, thrum
=> bleep
=> rumble, grumble
=> boom, din
=> bang
=> ripple, babble, guggle, burble, bubble, gurgle
=> lap, swish, swosh, swoosh
=> drone
=> whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr
=> roll
Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
> sound, go
=> snarl
=> whistle, sing
=> blow
=> ting
=> make noise, resound, noise
=> splat
=> twang
=> clang, clangor
=> clank
=> clangor, clangour
=> boom, boom out
=> drum, beat, thrum
=> rattle
=> tick, ticktock, ticktack, beat
=> resonate, vibrate
=> tweet, twirp
=> skirl
=> gurgle
=> glug
=> blow
=> whish
=> guggle
=> ping
=> pink, ping, knock
=> trump
=> squelch
=> chug
=> ring, peal
=> buzz, bombinate, bombilate
=> chime
=> rustle
=> snap, crack
=> crack
=> honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot
=> whistle
=> resound, echo, ring, reverberate
=> thud, thump
=> clop, clump, clunk, plunk
=> patter, pitter-patter
=> tap, rap, knock, pink
=> click, tick
=> chatter, click
=> pop
=> tinkle, tink, clink, chink
=> splash, splosh, slosh, slush
=> hum, thrum
=> bleep
=> rumble, grumble
=> boom, din
=> bang
=> ripple, babble, guggle, burble, bubble, gurgle
=> lap, swish, swosh, swoosh
=> drone
=> whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr
=> roll
Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
> comment, notice, remark, point out
=> knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
=> wisecrack
=> kibitz, kibbitz
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb knock
Sense 1
knock, strike hard
=> strike
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Sense 2
knock
=> rap, knap
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Sense 3
bump, knock
=> hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with
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Sense 4
tap, rap, knock, pink
=> sound, go
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Sense 5
pink, ping, knock
=> sound, go
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Sense 6
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
=> comment, notice, remark, point out
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Grep of verb knock
knock
knock about
knock against
knock back
knock cold
knock down
knock off
knock out
knock over
knock up
Grep of adj knock
antiknock
knock-down
knock-down-and-drag-out
knock-kneed
knockabout
knockdown
knockdown-dragout
knocked-out
knocked out
knockout
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