Word
stroked
US/ˈstɹoʊkt/
UK/stɹˈəʊkt/
Definition
v. to touch something gently with your fingers or hand, often to show you like it. You might do this to a pet or a soft piece of cloth.
v. to touch or move the fingers or hand gently over a surface, typically to express affection or to test the texture of a material.
Examples
“He stroked the soft fur of the cat.”
“She carefully stroked the fabric of the dress to check if it was smooth before buying it.”
“The pianist's fingers stroked the keys with such precision that the audience could hear every individual note resonate through the hall.”
Examples
simple
“He stroked the soft fur of the cat.”
contextual
“She carefully stroked the fabric of the dress to check if it was smooth before buying it.”
complex
“The pianist's fingers stroked the keys with such precision that the audience could hear every individual note resonate through the hall.”
Real-World Examples
“Like the author, the narrator was “born in the mud month” of February, and longs to disappear into marshlands to “be touched and stroked by plants”.” Word family
VERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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