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stricken

The correct spelling is stricken.

How to pronounce stricken

/ˈstɹɪkən/
adjective

IPA: /ˈstɹɪkən/

Say it like: Str-ike-n

The correct spelling is stricken. Struck by something. For example: "Please strike the last sentence."

Usage Examples

Please strike the last sentence.

A tree strikes its roots deep.

They struck off along the river.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Struck by something.
  2. 2.Disabled or incapacitated by something.

verb

  1. 1.(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
  2. 2.(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
  3. 3.To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
  4. 4.(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
  5. 5.To touch; to act by appulse.

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