Word a Day
strike
What does strike mean?
strike (verb): to hit.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use strike in a sentence?
- A hammer strikes against the bell of a clock. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce strike?
/stɹaɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does strike come from?
From Middle English stryken, from Old English strīcan.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “strike” mean?
to hit
Right! That's what “strike” means.
to stop
Not quite: that's what cease means.
make new
Not quite: that's what remake means.
to throw
Not quite: that's what cast means.
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