B2noun 2K

Stroke

🇬🇧 UK /["/strəʊk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/strəʊk/"]/

Meaning of Stroke

an act of hitting a ball, for example with a bat or racket

In simple words: A sudden problem that affects the brain, causing loss of control over body parts.

Stroke in a sentence

• He suffered a stroke that affected the left side of his body.
• The doctor said a stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked.
• She gave the cat a gentle stroke on its fur to calm it down.
• The artist’s brushstrokes added vivid colors and texture to the canvas.
• The swimmer took a strong breaststroke to move quickly across the pool.
• Each stroke of the oar pushed the boat smoothly through the water.
• He recognized the stroke that won the race was his powerful freestyle.
• A stroke of luck helped them find shelter just before the storm began.
• The pianist’s stroke on the keys produced a beautiful melody.

How to use Stroke

Usually used in medical contexts to describe a serious condition. Less appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing health issues.

Grammar pattern

stroke + object (as in 'stroke someone’s arm')

Memory hint

Think of 'stroke' — a sudden hit that changes everything, like a painter's stroke on a canvas.

Related words

Collocations with Stroke

• fast
• quick
• slow
• play
• by a stroke, two strokes, etc.
• a stroke, two strokes, etc. ahead
• a stroke, two strokes, etc. behind
• sudden
• have
• at a stroke
• at one stroke
• stroke of
• a stroke of bad luck
• a stroke of fortune
• a stroke of good fortune
• acute
• crippling
• debilitating
• have
• suffer
• leave somebody…
• patient
• survivor
• victim
• swim
• swimming
• long
• do
• swim
• swim
• swimming
• long
• do
• swim
• long
• short
• broad
• with a stroke of the pen

Synonyms for Stroke

• attack
• seizure
• episode
• shock

Opposites of Stroke

• halt
• stop

Common mistakes with Stroke

• Confused with 'strokes' as in brushing or touching gently.
• Misunderstanding the medical context versus the physical action.
• Using 'stroke' incorrectly as a verb when referring to the medical condition.

Frequently asked questions about Stroke

What does Stroke mean?

A sudden problem that affects the brain, causing loss of control over body parts.

What is the definition of Stroke?

an act of hitting a ball, for example with a bat or racket

How do you use Stroke in a sentence?

He suffered a stroke that affected the left side of his body.

Can you give another example of Stroke?

The doctor said a stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked.

What are synonyms for Stroke?

Common alternatives include attack, seizure, episode, shock.

What is the opposite of Stroke?

Opposite meanings include halt, stop.

What words go with Stroke?

It commonly pairs with fast, quick, slow, play, by a stroke, two strokes, etc., a stroke, two strokes, etc. ahead, a stroke, two strokes, etc. behind, sudden, have, at a stroke, at one stroke, stroke of, a stroke of bad luck, a stroke of fortune, a stroke of good fortune, acute, crippling, debilitating, have, suffer, leave somebody…, patient, survivor, victim, swim, swimming, long, do, swim, swim, swimming, long, do, swim, long, short, broad, with a stroke of the pen.

What are common mistakes when using Stroke?

Confused with 'strokes' as in brushing or touching gently. Misunderstanding the medical context versus the physical action. Using 'stroke' incorrectly as a verb when referring to the medical condition.

How do you pronounce Stroke?

US: /["/strəʊk/"]/, UK: /["/strəʊk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stroke?

Usually used in medical contexts to describe a serious condition. Less appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing health issues.

What CEFR level is Stroke?

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