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UK//tʃəʊkt//US//tʃoʊkt//

Meaning of Choked

To have trouble breathing because something is blocking the throat.

In simple words: Stopped breathing because something was blocking your throat.

Choked in a sentence

  • She accidentally choked on a piece of meat while eating dinner.
  • The diver choked when water filled his mouth unexpectedly.
  • He choked up during the emotional speech about his late grandmother.
  • I always choke when I try to swim in deep waters.
  • She choked back tears when she heard the news.

How to use Choked

Used for both physical choking and metaphorical situations. Avoid in overly casual settings when referring to serious matters.

Grammar pattern

choke + object

Memory hint

Think of 'choke' like a 'joke' gone wrong, where you can't breathe from laughing.

Related words

Collocations with Choked

  • choked on food
  • choked with emotion
  • choked up
  • choked by laughter

Synonyms for Choked

  • gagged
  • suffocated
  • strangled
  • stifled

Opposites of Choked

  • unblocked
  • liberated
  • released

Common mistakes with Choked

  • Confused with 'choke up' meaning to become emotional.
  • Incorrectly use past tense forms; 'choked' vs 'choke' should match the context.

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Frequently asked questions about Choked

What does Choked mean?

Stopped breathing because something was blocking your throat.

What is the definition of Choked?

To have trouble breathing because something is blocking the throat.

How do you use Choked in a sentence?

She accidentally choked on a piece of meat while eating dinner.

Can you give another example of Choked?

The diver choked when water filled his mouth unexpectedly.

What are synonyms for Choked?

Common alternatives include gagged, suffocated, strangled, stifled.

What is the opposite of Choked?

Opposite meanings include unblocked, liberated, released.

What words go with Choked?

It commonly pairs with choked on food, choked with emotion, choked up, choked by laughter.

What are common mistakes when using Choked?

Confused with 'choke up' meaning to become emotional. Incorrectly use past tense forms; 'choked' vs 'choke' should match the context.

How do you pronounce Choked?

US: //tʃoʊkt//, UK: //tʃəʊkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Choked?

Used for both physical choking and metaphorical situations. Avoid in overly casual settings when referring to serious matters.