Word KNOCK: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

knock

🇺🇸 [nɑk]

Meanings

To strike a surface, often a door, with a hand or object to make a noise, usually to get attention. Knocking is a common action when seeking entry or notifying someone of one’s presence.

Examples

• She knocked on the door before entering.
• He heard a loud knock in the middle of the night.
• The postman knocked twice and waited for an answer.

Synonyms

tap • rap • bang

Antonyms

ignore • leave • avoid