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- [nok oh-ver]
- /nɒk ˈoʊ vər/
- /nɒk ˈəʊvə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nok oh-ver]
- /nɒk ˈoʊ vər/
Definitions of knock over words
- verb without object knock over to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering. 1
- verb without object knock over to strike in collision; bump: He knocked into a table. 1
- verb without object knock over to make a pounding noise: The engine of our car is knocking badly. 1
- verb without object knock over Informal. to engage in trivial or carping criticism; find fault. 1
- verb without object knock over Cards. to end a game, as in gin rummy, by laying down a hand in which those cards not included in sets total less than a specific amount. 1
- verb with object knock over to give a sounding or forcible blow to; hit; strike; beat. 1
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Origin of knock over
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; 1890-95 for def 4; Middle English knokken, knoken (v.), Old English cnocian, cnucian; cognate with Old Norse knoka to thump, knock
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Parts of speech for Knock over
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knock over popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
knock over usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for knock over
verb knock over
- dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- flabbergast — to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
Antonyms for knock over
verb knock over
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- clear up — When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
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