clout meaning
clout :
power, influence
noun
▪ He has a lot of clout in the company.
▪ He has a lot of power in the company.
▪ Her clout helped pass the new law.
▪ Her influence helped pass the new law.
paraphrasing
▪ influence – power
▪ sway – control
▪ power – ability to control
▪ authority – official power
clout :
to hit hard, to punch
verb
▪ He clouted the ball over the fence.
▪ He hit the ball over the fence.
▪ She clouted him on the back.
▪ She patted him on the back.
paraphrasing
▪ hit – to strike
▪ strike – to hit
▪ punch – to deliver a blow
▪ smack – to hit sharply
Pronunciation
clout [klaʊt]
The word is pronounced with a long 'ow' as in 'out'.
Common phrases and grammar about clout
clout - Common meaning
noun
power, influence
verb
to hit hard, to punch
Part of Speech Changes for "clout"
▪ clouter (noun) – having more clout
▪ cloutless (adjective) – without clout
▪ clouts (plural noun) – multiple instances of clout
Common Expressions with "clout"
▪ have clout – possess influence
▪ political clout – political influence
▪ social clout – social influence
▪ gain clout – increase influence
Important examples of clout in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, clout usually refers to influence or power within an organization or context.
Example of a confusing word: cloud (to obscure)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, clout often appears in sentences describing someone's ability to affect decisions.
clout
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
political clout
'political influence', used when discussing power in government or politics.
leverage one’s clout
means 'use one’s influence', used when trying to achieve something using power.
Differences between similar words and clout
clout
,
influence
differences
clout refers to power or influence generally, while influence can be broader and include subtle impacts.
clout
,
clout refers to significant power, while sway often implies a more subtle or personal influence.
differences
They used their clout to change the policy.
Words with the same origin as clout
The origin of clout
The word 'clout' comes from the Old English 'cluht,' meaning 'a blow or strike,' and evolved to mean influence over time.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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