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knock up

The phrase “knock up” has 2 syllables: knock up

It's pronounced as /nɑk ʌp/

What is synonym and antonym for knock up?

In the thesaurus, “knock up” has 23 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for knock up along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for knock up

Antonyms for knock up

  • hypnotize
  • lull
  • mesmerize

Meanings of knock up

  • verb
    1. To put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily. See also knock together.
    2. To awaken (someone) as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
    3. To exhaust; wear out; tire out; to fatigue until unable to do more.
    4. To become exhausted or worn out; to fail of strength; to become wearied, as with labor; to give out.
    5. To impregnate, especially out of wedlock. See knocked up.
    6. (racket sports) To gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.
    7. To make even at the edges, or to shape into book form.

Example Sentences

  • I can knock up a quick salad before the guests arrive.
  • They managed to knock up a simple shelter with old tarps.
  • She likes to knock up a fresh batch of cookies on weekends.
  • The handyman will knock up a cabinet in no time.
  • He decided to knock up a rough sketch for the new design.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knock up, such as: agitate, arouse, awake, awaken, bestir, disturb, excite.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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