ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hooked

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /hʊkt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Hooked is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of hook.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of hook.

More Meanings

  1. Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.
  2. Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.

Example Sentences

a hooked nose
You only have to try heroin once to become hooked.
He will never leave her because he is hooked on her chocolate chip cookies.

Synonyms for hooked

Depending on context, synonyms include bent, crooked, curved, addicted, dependent, dependant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crooked, addicted, strung-out, dependant, dependent, aquiline.

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