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rocked

The correct spelling is rocked.

How to pronounce rocked

verb

Say it like: Rok-ed

The correct spelling is rocked. To move gently back and forth. For example: "Rock the baby to sleep."

Usage Examples

Rock the baby to sleep.

Don't rock the boat.

The boat rocked at anchor.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To move gently back and forth.
  2. 2.To cause to shake or sway violently.
  3. 3.To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
  4. 4.(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
  5. 5.To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

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