struck Meaning & Definition
/stɹʌk/
What Does Struck Mean?
Struck is a verb that means simple past and past participle of strike.
Quick Facts About Struck
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /stɹʌk/ |
| Synonyms | smitten, stricken and affected |
Struck Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of strike
Verb
- (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
Please strike the last sentence.
- (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
- To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
A tree strikes its roots deep.
- (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
- To touch; to act by appulse.
- To take down, especially in the following contexts.
- To set off on a walk or trip.
They struck off along the river.
- To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
- To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
to strike into reputation; to strike into a run
- To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
- To make and ratify.
to strike a bargain
- To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
- To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
- To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail.
- (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
- To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
- To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
- To balance (a ledger or account).
Synonyms of Struck
Struck synonyms and antonyms →Struck in a Sentence
Please strike the last sentence.
A tree strikes its roots deep.
They struck off along the river.
to strike into reputation; to strike into a run
to strike a bargain
My eye struck a strange word in the text. They soon struck the trail.
Word Forms & Grammar
struck
Words That Rhyme With Struck
Origin of Struck
An alteration of earlier stroke for unclear reasons; possibly speakers employing the obsolete present tense form strick altered it by analogy with other strong verbs such as swing:swung and sting:stung.