Strike

Definition

The term "strike" refers to hitting something with force, refusing to work as part of a protest, or achieving something unexpectedly.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /straɪk/
• Respelling: STRYK

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /straɪk/
• Respelling: STRYK

Etymology

The word "strike" originates from Old English "strican," meaning "to pass lightly, stroke," and Middle English "striken," meaning "to strike or dash against," related to Proto-Germanic "*strik-." It evolved to encompass multiple meanings, including physical hits and labor protests.

Derivatives

• Striker (noun)
• Striking (adjective)
• Strikeout (noun)
• Strikethrough (noun)
• Strikingly (adverb)

Synonyms

• Hit
• Blow
• Protest

Antonyms

• Miss
• Failure
• Agreement

Usage

The term "strike" is used in various contexts, such as labor protests, physical actions, and achievements. For example, "The workers went on strike" or "He managed to strike the target with precision."

Related Terms

• Protest: A demonstration of objection.
• Hit: To make contact with force.
• Achievement: Successfully attaining a goal.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To hit something with force: Refers to physically making contact with a target.
  • Example: "He struck the ball with great power."
• To refuse to work as part of a protest: Refers to labor actions aimed at achieving demands.
  • Example: "The union decided to strike for better wages."
• To achieve something unexpectedly: Refers to sudden success or discoveries.
  • Example: "The team struck gold during the excavation."

Noun

• A labor protest: Refers to a refusal to work as a form of protest.
  • Example: "The strike lasted for two weeks."
• A physical blow: Refers to an act of hitting something or someone.
  • Example: "The boxer landed a powerful strike."
• An unexpected success or discovery: Refers to achieving or finding something valuable.
  • Example: "The company had a major strike in the oil field."