Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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knock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bang | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
knock (noun) | bang (noun) |
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the act of hitting vigorously | a conspicuous success |
negative criticism | a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead |
a vigorous blow | a sudden very loud noise |
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) | a vigorous blow |
a bad experience | the swift release of a store of affective force |
knock (verb) | bang (verb) |
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find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | strike violently |
knock against with force or violence | close violently |
rap with the knuckles | leap, jerk, bang |
deliver a sharp blow or push | have sexual intercourse with |
make light, repeated taps on a surface | move noisily |
sound like a car engine that is firing too early | to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound |
knock (adverb) | bang (adverb) |
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directly |