th 227: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Neutral to formal
Quick answer
What does “th 227” mean?
To hit or attack forcefully.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To hit or attack forcefully; to stop work in protest.
To occur suddenly (an idea strikes); to produce a strong impression; to discover something (strike gold).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both use all major meanings, but 'strike' in labor contexts is more common in UK media; 'strike out' (fail) is more typical in US sports metaphors.
Connotations
In UK, 'strike' often evokes industrial action; in US, can also strongly evoke baseball terminology.
Frequency
High frequency in both; labor sense slightly higher in UK news; sports metaphor sense higher in US casual speech.
Grammar
How to Use “th 227” in a Sentence
NP strike NP (He struck the ball)NP strike NP as ADJ (It struck me as odd)NP strike for NP (Workers struck for higher pay)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “th 227” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The union voted to strike over pensions.
- A brilliant thought struck her during the lecture.
- The clock will strike midnight.
American English
- The workers are prepared to strike for better healthcare.
- It strikes me that we've met before.
- He struck out the last batter.
adjective
British English
- The strike action brought the city to a halt.
- He has a strike rate of 80% in sales.
American English
- The strike force was deployed overnight.
- The pitcher has a great strike zone.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Labor negotiations, market impacts (a deal strikes fear).
Academic
Historical analysis of labor movements; metaphorical use for sudden ideas.
Everyday
Discussing weather (lightning), work stoppages, sudden thoughts.
Technical
Geology (strike of a vein); military (precision strike); baseball (strike out).
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “th 227”
- He striked the ball (incorrect past: struck).
- I was striken by the idea (incorrect participle: struck).
- They are on a strike (redundant article: on strike).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Strike' often implies a single, deliberate, or forceful blow. 'Hit' is more general for making contact. 'Beat' implies repeated hitting.
No, the correct past simple and past participle is 'struck'. 'Stricken' is an adjective (e.g., stricken with grief).
A 'strike' is a pitch counted against the batter. 'To strike out' means to fail to hit three strikes and be out.
Yes, especially in phrases like 'strike gold/oil' meaning to find something valuable, literally or figuratively.
To hit or attack forcefully.
Th 227 is usually neutral to formal in register.
Th 227: in British English it is pronounced /straɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /straɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Strike while the iron is hot”
- “Strike gold”
- “Strike a nerve”
- “Three strikes and you're out”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Workers STRIKE with a placard that looks like a K, hitting (IKE) their demands home.
Conceptual Metaphor
IDEAS ARE PHYSICAL FORCES (An idea struck me); LABOR IS CONFLICT/WAR (The union went on strike).
Practice
Quiz
What does 'strike a chord' mean?