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hooked

|hooked|

B2

/hʊkt/

(hook)

curved tool or captivate

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
hookhookshookinghookshookedhookedhooking
Etymology
Etymology Information

'hooked' originates from the Old English word 'hōc,' which meant 'hook.'

Historical Evolution

'hōc' transformed into the Middle English word 'hook,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hooked.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having a hook or being shaped like a hook,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'being addicted or captivated by something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a curved or bent shape resembling a hook.

The bird has a hooked beak.

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Adjective 2

addicted to or captivated by something.

He's hooked on video games.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45