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Struck - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Struck is the past tense of strike, meaning to hit forcefully or suddenly. It can also describe being deeply affected by an idea or emotion, as in struck by inspiration.

struck

/strʌk/ /strʌk/

Definition:

Past tense of 'strike'; hit forcibly or deliberately.

Synonyms:

hit, smacked, slapped, pounded

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

missed, avoided

Common Collocations:

struck by lightning, struck a deal, struck a chord

Derivatives:

striking, striker

Usage Tips:

Use 'struck' for past actions involving hitting or impacting something suddenly or forcefully.

Common Phrases:

struck gold, struck dumb, struck a nerve

Etymology:

From Old English 'strīcan,' meaning to stroke or go lightly; later evolved to mean hitting forcefully.

Examples:

  • 1. The hammer struck the nail firmly into the wood.
  • 2. She was struck by his kindness and generosity.
  • 3. The clock struck midnight as the party ended.
  • 4. Lightning struck the tree during the storm.

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