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Hyphenation of knock

How to hyphenate knock

Because it is a word with a single syllable, knock is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

knock
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: knock

Definitions of knock

knock is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

    Example: I heard a knock on my door.

  • noun
    A sharp impact.

    Example: He took a knock on the head.

  • noun
    Criticism.
  • noun
    Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
  • noun
    A batsman's innings.

    Example: He played a slow but sure knock of 35.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.
  • verb
    To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.

    Example: Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

  • verb
    To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.
  • verb
    To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
  • verb
    To bump or impact.

    Example: I accidentally knocked my drink off the bar.

  • verb
    To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

    Example: Knock on the door and find out if they’re home.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.