Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock
verb
/nɒk/
Definition
To strike a surface with a forceful touch, producing a sound.
Examples
- She knocked on the door three times before anyone answered.
- He knocked the pencil off the desk accidentally.
- When you knock, please wait for a response before entering.
Meaning
The act of hitting something with your hand or an object, typically in a way that produces a noise, often to get someone’s attention.
Synonyms
- rap
- bang
- tap
- hit
