past and past participle
Moved someone or something slowly from one side to the other and back again.
She rocked the baby to sleep.
The baby was rocked to sleep.
American English
How to pronounce rocked
verbB1Very common word
RAHKT
/ɹɑkt̚/
One syllable.
Form of rock
This spelling is used for both the past form and the past participle.
Moved someone or something slowly from one side to the other and back again.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Shook someone or something strongly, sometimes causing damage or a strong emotional effect.
The earthquake rocked the city.
The company was rocked by the scandal.
past and past participle
Was excellent, exciting, or very enjoyable, or did something very well.
You rocked that presentation!
The band rocked last night.
past and past participle
Wore something or used a style with confidence and looked good in it.
She rocked that red jacket at the party.
He rocked a new look at the party.
Useful expressions
a style of popular music that developed from blues and other music
He grew up listening to rock and roll.
to cause problems or disturb a calm situation
Don't rock the boat before the vote.
to play or enjoy rock music with a lot of energy
The band rocked out all night.
Related words & forms
The final k doubles before -ed and -ing: rocked, rocking.