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
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Crooked as a verb:
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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."
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Crooked as an adjective:
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
Examples:
"That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?"
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Crooked as an adjective (figuratively):
Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
Examples:
"He was trying to interest me in another one of his crooked deals."
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Hooked as a verb:
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Hooked as an adjective:
Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.
Examples:
"a hooked nose"
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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."