CEFR A2

poke

verb

Meaning

To push something or someone with your finger or a pointed object.

Examples

She poked him in the arm to get his attention.
The child poked the fire with a stick.

Synonyms: nudge, prod, jab, thrust

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poke (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /poʊk/

Definition

To push something or someone with your finger or a pointed object.

Examples

She poked him in the arm to get his attention.
The child poked the fire with a stick.
Don't poke the bear!

How to Use poke

poke at (prepositional phrase): To push or prod something repeatedly. — "The cat poked at the mouse hole with its paw."
poke into (prepositional phrase): To inquire or investigate something, often intrusively. — "She didn't like him poking into her personal affairs."
poke out (phrasal verb): To extend or protrude from a surface. — "His tongue poked out as he concentrated."

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