knock down 1 of 3

verb

ˈnäk-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce knock down (audio)
Definition of knock downnext
1
as in to win
to receive as return for effort she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to take down
to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down

Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent they'll have to knock down the price of those televisions if they expect to sell any

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

knockdown

2 of 3

adjective

chiefly British
as in dropped

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

knockdown

3 of 3

noun

as in KO

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of knock down
Verb
The incident was captured live on YES Network and showed Duluc getting knocked down before eventually getting back to her feet, according to the complaint. — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 With those numbers, the WNBA should be knocking down Tétart's door, right? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
That competitive mariachi exists is a knockdown effect of this. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 When the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to represent Collin, a philosophical dispute became a knockdown, drag-out battle. — Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
Noun
Sandhagen’s leg was injured in the first round after a submission attempt from Sandhagen bounced back with a strong second frame, but a knockdown in the third and several takedowns gave Bautista the win in the worst fight of the night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said on Monday that a complete knockdown has not yet been declared, as hotspots smolder inside the building. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
  1. win
  2. take down
  3. down
  4. reduce
  5. decreased
  6. KO
  7. earn
  8. disconnect
Verb
  • In the last few years, Penn State’s singular focus – to win a national championship – clouded everything else.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The club was rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster but won a first post-Munich trophy, the FA Cup, earlier that year.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of win
Verb
  • The next playable portion is a boss battle against a giant Sentinel robot, where Sabretooth and Mystique help Wolverine take down Trask’s latest invention.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Previously, only sidewalk cafes could operate in all seasons, while cafes on the street were only allowed to be open from April through November, and then had to be taken down.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of take down
Verb
  • Russia’s air defenses downed 203 Ukrainian drones from late Thursday through early Friday, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Allie and Owen run into each other early on, and the sparks fly, but only until Owen—who downed two quick kamikazes in the wake of his girlfriend’s announcement—nearly barfs all over Allie’s dainty shoes.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Verb
  • Studies show that drinking more fluid—preferably water—can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
Adjective
  • Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.
    — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of decreased
Noun
  • Medic’s three setbacks have also been via stoppage (two submissions, on KO).
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of KO
Verb
  • Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After a disastrous road trip and traumatic trade deadline, Washington earned a feel-good victory.
    — Noah White, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of earn
Verb
  • Unlike a normal brake change, there’s no need to disconnect a caliper.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.
    — Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnect

Browse Nearby Words

knock dead
knock down
knockdown
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on knock down

Nglish: Translation of knock down for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of a green cube out of place in a lineup of red spheres
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Vol. 2 Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.
See All