English Explanatory Dictionary

hooked

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of hook
adj
  1. Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.
  2. Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.

Pronunciation

ho͝okt /hʊkt/ en-us-hooked.ogg

Word forms

hooked more hooked most hooked

Etymology

From hook + -ed.

Synonyms

bent crooked curved addicted

Derived words

hooked bracket hookedness subhooked
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