hook

noun
UK: /hʊk/
US: /hʊk/

  1. A curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something.

    1. I used a hook to hang my coat on the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fisherman baited the hook with a worm to catch a fish in the lake. [ ] [ ]

  2. A clever trick or device used to attract or entice someone.

    1. The advertisement used a catchy slogan as a hook to draw people in. [ ] [ ]
    2. That opening scene in the movie was a great hook that kept me watching. [ ] [ ]

  3. In music, a short, catchy musical phrase or riff.

    1. The song's hook is so infectious, I can't get it out of my head. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guitarist created a memorable hook that made the song a hit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

catch entice addict tempt snag lure
hook verb

  1. To catch or fasten something with a hook.

    1. Can you hook the gate so the dog won't get out? [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to hook the trailer to the car, but it was too heavy. [ ] [ ]

  2. To entice or attract someone.

    1. The advertisement is designed to hook potential customers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker used a compelling story to hook the audience from the start. [ ] [ ]
hook adjective

  1. To be addicted to something.

    1. I am hooked on this series, and I cannot wait for the next season. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people get hooked on social media, spending hours every day online. [ ] [ ]
hook idiom

  1. A combination of words, usually at the start of the song, used to grab the listener's attention.

    1. This song is so catchy; the hook just sticks in your brain right away. [ ] [ ]
    2. A good hook is important, because it helps the song appeal to new listeners. [ ] [ ]
hook transitive-verb

  1. To steal.

    1. Someone tried to hook my wallet right off the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. He managed to hook the keys while nobody was watching him. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hook" in English means: A curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something., A clever trick or device used to attract or entice someone., In music, a short, catchy musical phrase or riff..

The phonetic transcription of "hook" is /hʊk/ in British English and /hʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hook": catch, entice, addict, tempt, snag, lure.

Example usage of "hook": "I used a hook to hang my coat on the door.". More examples on the page.