Knock About (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be around; be alive or active; "Does the old man still kick around?".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- My parents still knock about the house but they're thinking of downsizing soon.
- Does old Tom still knock about with his friends from the football club.
- I'm certain he still knocks about here somewhere; let's keep looking for him.
- When I last saw him a few years ago, he said Steve still knocked about in town, but I'm not sure now.
- If John's still knocking about we should try to track him down for the reunion.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Strike against forcefully; "Winds buffeted the tent".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Large waves knocked the small boat about on the stormy sea.
- Gusts of strong wind knocked her about making it hard for her to stand.
- Racing drivers often get knocked about on the track and suffer serious injuries.
- Boxers get knocked about in the ring as part of their matches.
- Rugby players get knocked about on the field as part of their game.