Ko

Pronunciation: /keɪ.oʊ/

Definitions of KO

noun a technical knockout in boxing or other combat sports

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a boxer get knocked out in the ring.

A2 The fighter delivered a powerful KO punch to win the match.

B1 The knockout was so sudden that the crowd gasped in shock.

B2 The boxer was declared the winner by KO in the third round.

C1 The champion defended his title with a series of impressive KOs.

C2 The KO artist was known for his lightning-fast strikes and precision.

Examples of KO in a Sentence

formal The boxer delivered a powerful KO punch in the final round.

informal Did you see that KO in the boxing match last night?

slang That knockout was epic!

figurative The team's new marketing campaign was a KO in terms of generating leads.

Grammatical Forms of KO

• past tense: KOed
• plural: KOs
• comparative: more KO
• superlative: most KO
• present tense: KO
• future tense: will KO
• perfect tense: have KOed
• continuous tense: is KOing
• singular: KO
• positive degree: KO
• infinitive: to KO
• gerund: KOing
• participle: KOed

Origin and Evolution of KO

First Known Use: 1941 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'KO' originated as a boxing term to indicate a knockout, where one fighter is unable to continue the match.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'KO' has been adopted in various contexts outside of boxing to signify a decisive victory or a sudden defeat in different competitive scenarios.