knocks
Translation
to knock, to tap, to hit
Examples
He knocks on the door before entering.
He knocks on the door before entering.
The wind knocks the sign over.
The wind knocks the sign over.
Grammar Patterns
((on/at sth.)) to strike a surface to attract attention He knocks on the door.
((sth.)) ((over/down)) to cause (sth.) to fall The wind knocks the sign over.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tap, hit, strike, bump
Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a sharp blow.
Memory Tips
Remember the sound 'knock, knock' at a door. The '-s' is for the third-person singular (he/she/it).