knocked out

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knocked out

He was knocked out during the boxing match.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Rendered unconscious by a heavy impact or blow: The state of being made unconscious, typically as a result of a physical strike to the head or body.
Usage
  • The adjective "knocked out" is used to describe a person or animal that has lost consciousness due to a forceful blow. It is commonly used in contexts like sports (especially boxing), fights, or accidents. It typically follows a linking verb like "was," "were," or "got."
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The boxer was knocked out in the third round.
    • He got knocked out when he slipped and hit his head on the pavement.
    • The security guard was found knocked out beside the vault.
Advanced Usage
  • "knocked-out" (Hyphenated): Often used attributively (before a noun) to describe something related to the state of being unconscious.
    • The paramedics attended to the knocked-out fighter.
  • Figurative Use: Informally, it can describe a state of extreme exhaustion or being deeply asleep, though this is an extension of the core meaning.
    • After the marathon, I was completely knocked out. (Meaning: extremely tired, as if unconscious.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Knock out (verb phrase): The action of causing someone to become unconscious.
    • The champion managed to knock out his opponent.
  • KO (abbreviation): A common abbreviation for "knockout," used primarily in sports.
  • Unconscious (adj.): A more general synonym for not awake or aware.
Synonyms
  • Unconscious: Not awake and aware of one's surroundings.
  • Stunned: Dazed or shocked, possibly but not necessarily unconscious.
  • Out cold: Informal idiom meaning completely unconscious.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Knock out: To cause to become unconscious; to eliminate from a competition; to produce something rapidly or with effort.
    • The drug knocked him out for hours. (Caused unconsciousness)
    • Our team was knocked out in the semi-finals. (Eliminated)
Related Idioms
  • Knock yourself out: An informal idiom giving someone permission to do something with great energy or enthusiasm.
    • "You want to clean the whole house? Knock yourself out!"
  • Out for the count: An idiom meaning deeply asleep or unconscious, originating from boxing.
    • After the long journey, he was out for the count.
knocked out

He was knocked out during the boxing match.

Adjective
  1. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow

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