What are the differences?...
Hi again. Perhaps another unusual question... about 'Knock'. I've heard on these ways. I can't notice the difference.
Knock the door
Knock at the door (Can I only say: Knock at door?)
Knock on the (or my) door
Thank you.
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Answers · 2
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Knock the door= you hit the door
Knock at the door is ok
Example Please knock at the door
(Can I only say: Knock at door? NO! It need the article 'the')
Knock on my door= you are inviting someone to knock on your door before they come inside.
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Say "knock on" usually, although one might say "there's a knock at the door". If you say "knock the door", it's a little non-sensical. It could mean you were criticizing the door.
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