knocks
word · lemma: knock
/ˈnɑks/
nahks
/nˈɒks/
noks
Definition
'Knocks' is the plural of 'knock,' meaning repeated sounds made by hitting or tapping something, often a door.
Usage & Nuances
'Knocks' is mainly used as a plural noun for repeated or multiple hits. Often paired with 'on the door' or used to describe noises. In informal speech, 'knocks' can also mean difficulties ('life’s knocks'). Do not confuse with 'knock' (singular) or the verb form.
Spanish: golpes - golpes en la puerta - golpes (ruido)Portuguese (BR): batidas - pancadas - batidas na portaPortuguese (PT): batidas - pancadas - batidas na portaChinese (Simplified): 敲击声 - 敲门声Chinese (Traditional): 敲擊聲 - 敲門聲Hindi: खटखटाहट - दस्तकArabic: طَرَقات - دقّات (على الباب أو شيء ما)Bengali: ধাক্কা-ধাক্কি - টুকটাক শব্দRussian: стуки - ударыJapanese: ノック音Vietnamese: tiếng gõKorean: 노크 소리Turkish: kapı tıklamaları - vuruşlarUrdu: دستکیںIndonesian: ketukan
Example Sentences
Someone knocks on the door every morning.
basic
The loud knocks startled the dog.
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She heard two knocks and opened the window.
basic
There were strange knocks coming from the basement last night.
natural
Don’t answer unless you hear three knocks in a row.
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After all those knocks in life, he’s still smiling.
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