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ducked

Pronunciation: [dʌkt]

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Learn how to use ducked in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to quickly lower your head or body to avoid something. It's like when a ball is coming at you, and you bend down to not get hit.

Example

She ducked just in time to avoid the ball.

Example

He didn't duck and got hit by the toy airplane.

Example

Did you see him duck to avoid the branch?

Context: “action”

(verb) to hide or get out of sight quickly. Imagine if you’re trying to hide from someone by moving behind a door or a tree.

Example

They ducked behind the couch when they heard a noise.

Example

He didn’t duck when he saw her coming, so she spotted him right away.

Example

Why did you duck behind the curtain?

How to pronounce ducked

Pronunciation: [dʌkt]

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