All phrasal verbs
knock
/nɑk/3 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to strike sharply.
Knock out is to render unconscious, or eliminate from a competition. Knock over is to hit something so it falls. The K is silent — /nɑk/.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| knock outSeparable2 meanings | render unconscious; eliminate from a competition | OUT = out cold, or out of the tournament. |
| knock overSeparable | hit something so that it falls | OVER = it tips past vertical. |
| knock offBoth2 meanings | stop work; reduce a price; produce quickly | OFF = you stop, or take money off. |