stroke
Meaning
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused by an interruption of blood supply to the brain, often resulting in physical or cognitive impairments.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "stroke" with "strokes" which can refer to multiple instances or types of movements, such as in swimming or painting.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
my
neighbor
suddenly
looked
tired
and
could
not
speak
clearly
,
so
I
sat
with
him
and
called
for
help
.
The
ambulance
arrived
quickly
because
we
recognized
the
signs
of
a
stroke
and
wanted
to
avoid
more
damage
.
The
doctors
explained
that
fast
treatment
can
reduce
long
-
term
problems
,
so
he
was
taken
into
the
hospital
for
tests
and
care
.
I
waited
in
the
quiet
corridor
,
feeling
hopeful
because
his
family
had
arrived
and
the
medical
team
seemed
calm
and
professional
.
Common Phrases
stroke of luck
stroke of genius
stroke victim
Synonyms
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