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hooked

The correct spelling is hooked.

How to pronounce hooked

/hʊkt/
verb

IPA: /hʊkt/

Say it like: Hoo-ked

The correct spelling is hooked. To attach a hook to. For example: "Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away."

Usage Examples

Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away.

He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water.

He hooked his fingers through his belt loops.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To attach a hook to.
  2. 2.To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
  3. 3.To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.
  4. 4.To insert in a curved way reminiscent of a hook.
  5. 5.To ensnare or obligate someone, as if with a hook.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.
  2. 2.Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.

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