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locked

/lɒkt/
Meanings

  • A state of being secured or made inaccessible by a lock or similar mechanism.

    - "The door was locked so no one could enter."
    - "The safety deposit box at the bank is locked to ensure the safety of the valuables kept inside."
Pronunciation
  1. /lɑkt/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1785186"
Antonyms

unlock , unlocked
Synonyms

dedicated
Rhymes
Words rhyming with locked
rock , dock , clock , block , sock
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Lock (en) : A state of being secured or made inaccessible by a lock or similar mechanism.

  2. Lock (en) : To engage or fasten a lock or similar mechanism.

  3. Lock (en) : A person or group that controls or restricts access to something.

  4. Lock (en) : To move or place something in a position that cannot be easily moved or removed.

Variants
List of all variants of locked that leads to same result
loc , loc'd , locing , lock , locked , locking , locks , locs , lock horns , lock on , lock onto , lockable , locked horns , locked on , locked onto , locking horns , locking on , locking onto , locks horns , locks on , locks onto , locked-in , eyes are locked on , lock out , locked out , locking out , locks out , lock away , locked away , locking away , locks away
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'locian' or 'lockian', derived from 'loc' meaning 'a place'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'lock' comes from the Old English word 'locian', which means 'to fasten' or 'to secure'.

  2. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used to lock the doors of their tombs using heavy stone balls called 'muki'?

  3. The longest lock in the world can be found on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada. This lock, which is over 200 feet long, is used to regulate the water level on the canal, which is a popular tourist destination.

How to Memorize "locked"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a key turning in a lock. Visualize the bolt moving and the door becoming securely locked.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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