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Word: Strikeout

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: A "strikeout" occurs in baseball when a batter receives three strikes during their turn at bat, meaning they are out and do not get to run to first base.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "strikeout" when talking about baseball or softball.
  • It can also be used metaphorically in other contexts to mean failure or not succeeding at something.
Example Sentence:
  • "The pitcher was so good that he had five strikeouts in the game."
Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "strikeout" can refer to a situation where someone fails to achieve their goal or meet expectations, not just in sports but in various life scenarios. For example: - "After three failed attempts to get the job, he felt like he was facing a strikeout in his career."

Word Variants:
  • Strike (verb): To get a strike against a batter.
  • Strikes (plural noun): Refers to the number of strikes a batter receives.
  • Struck out (verb, past tense): Indicates that a batter has already received three strikes.
Different Meanings:
  1. In Baseball: The primary meaning, as described above.
  2. In a Broader Sense: Referring to failing in attempts to achieve something (e.g., "He struck out in his job search").
  3. In Informal Use: Sometimes used to describe a failed romantic encounter (e.g., "I asked her out, but I struck out").
Synonyms:
  • Out (in the context of baseball)
  • Failure (in a metaphorical context)
  • Miss (in terms of not achieving something)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Strike out on your own": To leave a situation and start something new independently, often referring to starting a business or a new life phase.
  • "Strike out at something": To attempt something but fail, similar to the metaphorical use of "strikeout."
Summary:

"Strikeout" is mainly a baseball term, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe failure or unsuccessful attempts.

Noun
  1. an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes

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