The difference between Crooked and Hooked

When used as adjectives, crooked means not straight, whereas hooked means having a sharp curve at the end.


check bellow for the other definitions of Crooked and Hooked

  1. Crooked as a verb:

  1. Crooked as an adjective:

    Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.

    Examples:

    "We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill."

  2. Crooked as an adjective:

    Set at an angle; not vertical or square.

    Examples:

    "That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?"

  3. Crooked as an adjective (figuratively):

    Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

    Examples:

    "He was trying to interest me in another one of his crooked deals."

  1. Hooked as a verb:

  1. Hooked as an adjective:

    Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.

    Examples:

    "a hooked nose"

  2. Hooked as an adjective:

    Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.

    Examples:

    "He will never leave her because he is hooked on her chocolate chip cookies."

    "You only have to try heroin once to become hooked."

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