B2verb 1K

Strike

🇬🇧 UK /["/straɪk/","/straɪks/","/strʌk/","/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/straɪk/","/straɪks/","/strʌk/","/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Strike

to hit somebody/something hard or with force

In simple words: to hit something or to stop working as a protest

Strike in a sentence

• The workers decided to strike for better wages and working conditions.
• You should not strike a match near flammable materials.
• She felt a strange feeling strike her as she entered the old house.
• He went to the playground to strike up a conversation with another parent.
• The team was hoping to strike a deal with the sponsors soon.
• As the clock hit midnight, an idea struck him like a lightning bolt.
• The tennis player managed to strike the ball perfectly during the match.
• The sudden noise made me jump; it felt like a strike of thunder.

How to use Strike

Use 'strike' when talking about hitting something or when workers stop working to demand change. It's neutral in tone, fitting for both formal and casual situations. Avoid in overly technical discussions about labor laws.

Grammar pattern

strike + object (hit) / strike (stop working)

Memory hint

Think of a baseball 'strike' — it means hitting or missing successfully.

Related words

Collocations with Strike

• firmly
• hard
• deep
• be about to
• be going to
• be ready to
• against
• at
• on
• be struck by lightning
• get struck by lightning
• be struck down by something
• firmly
• hard
• deep
• be about to
• be going to
• be ready to
• against
• at
• on
• be struck by lightning
• get struck by lightning
• be struck down by something
• firmly
• hard
• deep
• be about to
• be going to
• be ready to
• against
• at
• on
• be struck by lightning
• get struck by lightning
• be struck down by something
• immediately
• suddenly
• just
• as
• immediately
• suddenly
• just
• as
• threaten to
• vote to
• be set to
• against
• for
• in protest at
• the right to strike
• firmly
• hard
• deep
• be about to
• be going to
• be ready to
• against
• at
• on
• be struck by lightning
• get struck by lightning
• be struck down by something

Synonyms for Strike

• chime

Opposites of Strike

• surrender
• accept

Common mistakes with Strike

• Confused with 'struck' as past tense
• Using 'strike' for non-physical hits like arguments
• Saying 'the worker strike' instead of 'the workers' strike'

Frequently asked questions about Strike

What does Strike mean?

to hit something or to stop working as a protest

What is the definition of Strike?

to hit somebody/something hard or with force

How do you use Strike in a sentence?

The workers decided to strike for better wages and working conditions.

Can you give another example of Strike?

You should not strike a match near flammable materials.

What are synonyms for Strike?

Common alternatives include chime.

What is the opposite of Strike?

Opposite meanings include surrender, accept.

What words go with Strike?

It commonly pairs with firmly, hard, deep, be about to, be going to, be ready to, against, at, on, be struck by lightning, get struck by lightning, be struck down by something, firmly, hard, deep, be about to, be going to, be ready to, against, at, on, be struck by lightning, get struck by lightning, be struck down by something, firmly, hard, deep, be about to, be going to, be ready to, against, at, on, be struck by lightning, get struck by lightning, be struck down by something, immediately, suddenly, just, as, immediately, suddenly, just, as, threaten to, vote to, be set to, against, for, in protest at, the right to strike, firmly, hard, deep, be about to, be going to, be ready to, against, at, on, be struck by lightning, get struck by lightning, be struck down by something.

What are common mistakes when using Strike?

Confused with 'struck' as past tense Using 'strike' for non-physical hits like arguments Saying 'the worker strike' instead of 'the workers' strike'

How do you pronounce Strike?

US: /["/straɪk/","/straɪks/","/strʌk/","/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/straɪk/","/straɪks/","/strʌk/","/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Strike?

Use 'strike' when talking about hitting something or when workers stop working to demand change. It's neutral in tone, fitting for both formal and casual situations. Avoid in overly technical discussions about labor laws.

What CEFR level is Strike?

"Strike" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.