knock
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To hit a surface, usually a door, sharply with your knuckles to get someone's attention.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
rap
tap
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Someone _____ on the door just as we sat down to eat."
Answer: knock
In your own words, what does "knock" mean?
To hit a surface, usually a door, sharply with your knuckles to get someone's attention.
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