strike meaning
strike :
a hit, an attack
noun
▪ The workers went on strike.
▪ The workers stopped working to protest.
▪ The strike lasted two days.
▪ The protest stopped work for two days.
paraphrasing
▪ protest – strike
▪ stoppage – halt
strike :
to hit, to attack
verb
▪ He struck the ball hard.
▪ He hit the ball with force.
▪ Lightning struck the tree.
▪ Lightning hit the tree.
paraphrasing
▪ hit – strike
▪ attack – assault
▪ pound – hit
▪ smash – break
Pronunciation
strike [straɪk]
The stress is on 'strike' and sounds like 'stryk'.
Common phrases and grammar about strike
strike - Common meaning
noun
a hit, an attack
verb
to hit, to attack
Part of Speech Changes for "strike"
▪ striker (noun) – one who hits or protests
▪ striking (adjective) – noticeable or impressive
▪ struck (verb) – past tense of strike
Common Expressions with "strike"
▪ go on strike – to stop work as a protest
▪ strike a deal – to make an agreement
▪ strike a balance – to find a middle ground
▪ strike fear – to cause fear
Important examples of strike in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, strike often means a protest or work stoppage.
Example of a confusing word: stroke (to caress or gently rub)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, strike often appears in TOEIC questions related to hitting or making an agreement.
strike
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
strike a chord
'to cause a strong emotional response', used when something resonates with someone.
strike while the iron is hot
means 'to act quickly while the opportunity is good'.
Differences between similar words and strike
strike
,
hit
differences
Strike is often used for a more forceful or deliberate hit, while hit can be more general.
strike
,
attack
differences
Strike can mean a sudden hit, while attack implies a planned or sustained effort.
Words with the same origin as strike
The origin of strike
strike comes from the Old English 'strican', meaning 'to stroke or rub'. It evolved to mean hitting or protesting.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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