smite
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /smaɪt/
KK: /smaɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To strike or hit someone or something with force, often using a weapon or the hand.
Example
He vowed to smite his enemies in battle.
Tense Forms
Past: smote
Past Participle: smitten
Conversation
Did you see that movie where the hero smites the villain at the end?
Yeah, it was so epic! I loved that part.
Right? It felt so satisfying when he finally smited him down.
Totally! That was the best way to end the story.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strike
hit
blow
Antonyms
miss
dodge
avoid
transitive verb
Definition
To hit or strike someone or something with great force, often causing damage or injury.
Example
The knight vowed to smite his enemies in battle.
Tense Forms
Past: smote
Past Participle: smitten
Conversation
Did you hear about the storm that smote the coast last night?
Yeah, I saw some videos online — it looked intense!
I can't believe how quickly it smote so many trees and power lines.
Root Explanation
Smite originates from Old English 'smitan' (meaning to strike or hit). The word describes the action of striking someone or something with force.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'smitan' which means to strike — this helps you remember that 'smite' means to hit or strike with force.
Visually Confused Words
somite
semite
samite
site
mite
upsmite
smirtle
shemite