knock in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Hit something so it goes into a surface
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“Knock the nails in firmly.”
“Knock the peg in with a hammer.”
Don't confuse with
Knock in means hit something so it goes into a surface. Knock out means hit someone so they cannot stay awake.
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knock out
A contrast learners often mix up
Hit someone unconscious
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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