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UK//dʒʌst nɒk//US//dʒʌst nɑk//

Meaning of Just knock

A phrase used to instruct someone to lightly hit a door to announce their arrival.

In simple words: Simply hit a door lightly with your hand.

Just knock in a sentence

  • Please just knock before entering my room.
  • When you get there, just knock and I’ll let you in.
  • If you’re ready, just knock on the door to let us know.
  • He was too shy to just knock, so he waited outside.
  • Don't forget to just knock; they might not hear you otherwise.

How to use Just knock

Used when telling someone to tap on a door to get attention. Appropriate in most settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine someone gently tapping on a door to be polite.

Related words

Collocations with Just knock

  • just knock once
  • just knock lightly
  • just knock politely

Synonyms for Just knock

Common mistakes with Just knock

  • Confused with 'just knock it off' which means to stop doing something.
  • Using 'knock' without 'just' in contexts where emphasis is needed.
  • Assuming it can only be used as a command, ignoring its friendly tone.

Compare Just knock with Tap, Hit, Strike

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Frequently asked questions about Just knock

What does Just knock mean?

Simply hit a door lightly with your hand.

What is the definition of Just knock?

A phrase used to instruct someone to lightly hit a door to announce their arrival.

How do you use Just knock in a sentence?

Please just knock before entering my room.

Can you give another example of Just knock?

When you get there, just knock and I’ll let you in.

What are synonyms for Just knock?

Common alternatives include tap, rap, bang, hit, strike.

What words go with Just knock?

It commonly pairs with just knock once, just knock lightly, just knock politely.

What are common mistakes when using Just knock?

Confused with 'just knock it off' which means to stop doing something. Using 'knock' without 'just' in contexts where emphasis is needed. Assuming it can only be used as a command, ignoring its friendly tone.

How do you pronounce Just knock?

US: //dʒʌst nɑk//, UK: //dʒʌst nɒk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Just knock?

Used when telling someone to tap on a door to get attention. Appropriate in most settings.