Pronunciation: /hʊkt/

Definitions of hooked

verb past tense of hook, to fasten or attach with a hook

Example Sentences

A1 I am hooked on watching Netflix series.

A2 She got hooked on playing video games during the lockdown.

B1 After trying sushi for the first time, he became hooked on Japanese cuisine.

B2 Once she started reading the Harry Potter books, she was hooked and couldn't put them down.

C1 His passion for photography has hooked him for life.

C2 The thrilling plot of the novel had me hooked from the first chapter.

adjective attached to or caught on something with a hook

Example Sentences

A1 I am hooked on watching cartoons.

A2 She got hooked on reading mystery novels.

B1 He became hooked on playing video games all day.

B2 After watching the first episode, I was hooked on the TV series.

C1 The author's writing style had me hooked from the very first page.

C2 The singer's voice was so captivating that I was instantly hooked on their music.

Examples of hooked in a Sentence

formal The author's captivating writing style had me hooked from the first page.

informal I can't stop watching this TV show, I'm totally hooked!

slang I got hooked on playing video games all night long.

figurative She was hooked on the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

Grammatical Forms of hooked

past tense

hooked

plural

hooked

comparative

more hooked

superlative

most hooked

present tense

hook

future tense

will hook

perfect tense

have hooked

continuous tense

is hooking

singular

hooked

positive degree

hooked

infinitive

to hook

gerund

hooking

participle

hooked

Origin and Evolution of hooked

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hooked' originated from the Old English word 'hoc' which meant a curved instrument for catching, holding, or pulling something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hooked' evolved to not only refer to physical objects with hooks but also to describe a strong attachment or addiction to something.