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- [nok-doun]
- /ˈnɒkˌdaʊn/
- /ˈnɒk.daʊn/
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- [nok-doun]
- /ˈnɒkˌdaʊn/
Definitions of knockdown word
- adjective knockdown capable of knocking something down; overwhelming; irresistible: a knockdown blow. 1
- adjective knockdown constructed in separate parts that can readily be taken apart for easy storage, shipping, etc.: a knockdown toolshed. 1
- adjective knockdown offered or acquired for less than the prevailing rate: first-rate goods at knockdown prices. 1
- noun knockdown a knockdown object. 1
- noun knockdown an act or instance of knocking down, especially by a blow. 1
- noun knockdown something that fells or overwhelms. 1
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Origin of knockdown
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; adj., noun use of verb phrase knock down
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Parts of speech for Knockdown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knockdown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for knockdown
noun knockdown
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
- brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- controversy — Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.
adjective knockdown
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- reduced — that is or has been reduced.
- low — to utter by or as by lowing.
- rock-bottom — at the lowest possible limit or level; extremely low: rock-bottom prices.
- giveaway — an act or instance of giving something away.
Antonyms for knockdown
noun knockdown
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
adjective knockdown
- inflated — distended with air or gas; swollen.
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