Struck

/strʌk/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past tense of strike; to hit or knock against something with force.
He struck the ball with great power, sending it soaring over the fence.
to come into contact with something in a sudden and forceful manner.
The lightning struck the tree, splitting it in two.
to affect someone deeply or suddenly; to impress or shock.
She was struck by the beauty of the sunset as it painted the sky.
to make an emotional impact or realization.
It struck him that he had been living his life without purpose.
to achieve or attain an agreement or understanding.
They struck a deal after several hours of negotiation.

Etymology

Old English 'strican', meaning to stroke or to rub.

Common Phrases and Expressions

struck down:
To be defeated or eliminated suddenly.
struck a chord:
To resonate with someone or make an emotional connection.
struck by lightning:
To have a sudden realization or an unexpected event occur.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Struck out
He really struck out when he tried to ask her out.
Struck it rich
He struck it rich when he sold his startup.