Be struck by/on/with somebody/something
verb
To be strongly impressed or affected by someone or something.
John was struck by the sincerity in her words.
Often appears as...
- struck by the beauty
- struck by the sincerity
verb
To be suddenly affected or hit by a disease or injury.
He was struck by a sudden fever.
Often appears as...
- struck by fever
- struck by a heart attack
verb
To think of a particular idea or answer suddenly.
The solution to the puzzle struck me while taking a shower.
Often appears as...
- struck by an idea
- struck by an answer
verb
To be hit forcefully by a vehicle, object or natural disaster.
The car was struck by a falling tree during the storm.
Often appears as...
- struck by a car
- struck by lightning
verb
To be hit or attacked by someone.
He was struck by a mugger on his way home.
Often appears as...
- struck by an assailant
- struck by a mugger
verb
To be strongly impressed or affected by someone or something.
John was struck by the sincerity in her words.
Often appears as...
- struck by the beauty
- struck by the sincerity
verb
To be suddenly affected or hit by a disease or injury.
He was struck by a sudden fever.
Often appears as...
- struck by fever
- struck by a heart attack
verb
To think of a particular idea or answer suddenly.
The solution to the puzzle struck me while taking a shower.
Often appears as...
- struck by an idea
- struck by an answer
verb
To be hit forcefully by a vehicle, object or natural disaster.
The car was struck by a falling tree during the storm.
Often appears as...
- struck by a car
- struck by lightning
verb
To be hit or attacked by someone.
He was struck by a mugger on his way home.
Often appears as...
- struck by an assailant
- struck by a mugger
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Use when something deeply moves you or provokes a strong emotional response.
Visitors are often struck by the memorial's solemnity.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It often expresses a surprised admiration for something positive.
She was struck by the children's quick learning ability.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Realization
When someone's qualities or a fact about them is noticed unexpectedly.
I was struck by his resemblance to his father.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Use when something deeply moves you or provokes a strong emotional response.
Visitors are often struck by the memorial's solemnity.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It often expresses a surprised admiration for something positive.
She was struck by the children's quick learning ability.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Realization
When someone's qualities or a fact about them is noticed unexpectedly.
I was struck by his resemblance to his father.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Use when something deeply moves you or provokes a strong emotional response.
Visitors are often struck by the memorial's solemnity.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It often expresses a surprised admiration for something positive.
She was struck by the children's quick learning ability.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Realization
When someone's qualities or a fact about them is noticed unexpectedly.
I was struck by his resemblance to his father.
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