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hook

Pronunciation: [hʊk]

Word

Learn how to use hook in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “fishing”

(noun) a small, curved piece of metal used to catch fish. It is put on the end of a fishing line, and when the fish bites, it gets caught on the hook.

Example

He caught a big fish because he used a strong hook.

Example

Without a hook, it is impossible to catch anything in the water.

Example

Do you know how to put a hook on a fishing line?

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a curved piece of metal or plastic used to hold things, like a coat. You can find hooks on doors or walls to hang things on.

Example

She hung her jacket on the hook by the door.

Example

There wasn’t a hook available, so I had to hold my bag.

Example

Where is the hook for my coat?

Context: “fishing”

(verb) to catch something, usually fish, with a hook. This is done by putting the hook in the water with bait so that fish will bite it.

Example

They hope to hook a lot of fish during their trip.

Example

It was hard to hook any fish today; they just weren’t biting.

Example

Did you manage to hook a fish on your last outing?

Context: “engagement”

(verb) to attract someone’s interest or attention. This can be in a conversation, story, or advertisement. You want people to listen or pay attention.

Example

The movie trailers always hook the audience with exciting clips.

Example

The book didn’t hook me at all; it was boring.

Example

What do you think hooks people to the show?

How to pronounce hook

Pronunciation: [hʊk]

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