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- [strahyk awf, of]
- /straɪk ɔf, ɒf/
- /straɪk ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strahyk awf, of]
- /straɪk ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of strike off words
- verb with object strike off to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit. 1
- verb with object strike off to inflict, deliver, or deal (a blow, stroke, attack, etc.). 1
- verb with object strike off to drive so as to cause impact: to strike the hands together. 1
- verb with object strike off to thrust forcibly: Brutus struck a dagger into the dying Caesar. 1
- verb with object strike off to produce (fire, sparks, light, etc.) by percussion, friction, etc. 1
- verb with object strike off to cause (a match) to ignite by friction. 1
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Origin of strike off
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; 1768 for def 65; (v.) Middle English striken to stroke, beat, cross out, Old English strīcan to stroke, make level; cognate with German streichen; (noun) Middle English: unit of dry measure (i.e., something leveled off; see strick), derivative of the v.; akin to streak, stroke1
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Parts of speech for Strike off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strike off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
strike off usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strike off
verb strike off
- discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
- make allowance for — the act of allowing.
- mark down — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- letter — a person who lets, especially one who rents out property.
Antonyms for strike off
verb strike off
- matriculate — to enroll in a college or university as a candidate for a degree.
See also
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