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strike as
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"strike as" is not a correct or usable phrase in written English.
You likely meant "strike out" which means to remove something from a text. Example: The teacher struck out several mistakes from the student's essay.
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Wiki
Encyclopedias
Alternative expressions(10)
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Exact Expressions
58 human-written examples
University students are preparing to strike as well.
News & Media
Few animals strike as much fear into people as venomous snakes.
Encyclopedias
Already reporters at a third news station, YTN, have chosen to strike as well.
News & Media
Most important is "Lady Plymouth" which, being variegated, doesn't strike as readily as the green kinds.
News & Media
The Batson decision established a three-step process to challenge a peremptory strike as discriminatory.
News & Media
Delta's pilots could go on strike as early as April 29.
News & Media
Workers at a transmission factory near Detroit could go on strike as early as Friday.
News & Media
None strike as deep, however, as the psychiatrist Robert J. Lifton's "healing-killing paradox".
News & Media
And the police force there is on a permanent strike as far as E.T.A. is concerned.
News & Media
GP services will be unaffected throughout the strike, as will the non-emergency hotline 111 Lucy White.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
1 human-written examples
18th, about the end of the strike-as inexact an affirmation as any newspaper ever carried.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "strike as" in formal writing. Opt for alternatives like "appear as", "seem as", or "come across as" to maintain grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Common error
Do not assume that "strike as" is universally acceptable. While it might appear in some informal contexts, it is often considered grammatically incorrect in formal settings. Always proofread and consider more standard alternatives.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "strike as" functions as a linking verb attempting to connect a subject with a descriptive attribute. However, according to Ludwig AI, the phrase is considered grammatically incorrect. The examples in Ludwig show varied attempts to use it, but these do not validate the structure's grammatical soundness.
Frequent in
News & Media
47%
Wiki
29%
Encyclopedias
6%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Science
18%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "strike as" is used to convey a perception or impression, but it's generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment. While it appears across various sources, including news and wiki content, alternatives like "appear as", "seem as", or ""come across as"" are grammatically sounder and more appropriate for formal writing. Although moderately common, employing these alternatives enhances clarity and credibility in communication. Given its grammatical issues, exercise caution and consider better options.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
view as
Highlights the act of considering or regarding something in a particular way.
perceive as
Focuses on how something is sensed or understood, shifting from action to perception.
come across as
Emphasizes the impression conveyed to others, altering the focus from inherent quality to perceived attribute.
interpret as
Stresses the act of explaining or understanding something in a particular way.
appear as
Focuses on the visual or perceived quality, shifting from an action to a state of being.
regard as
Emphasizes considering or thinking of something in a specific manner.
depict as
Emphasizes the act of portraying or representing something, altering the focus from inherent quality to representation.
seem as
Highlights subjective perception and impression, rather than a direct impact or action.
present as
Highlights the manner in which something is shown or offered, modifying the approach from inherent quality to presentation.
register as
Replaces the original phrase, denoting how something is recorded or perceived.
FAQs
What's wrong with using "strike as"?
What can I say instead of "strike as"?
You can use alternatives such as "come across as", "appear as", or "seem as" depending on the intended meaning.
Which is correct: "strike as" or "come across as"?
Come across as is grammatically correct and widely accepted. "Strike as" is generally considered incorrect.
How can I use "appear as" instead of "strike as"?
Use "appear as" to describe how something looks or seems. For example, instead of saying "The situation strikes as dangerous", you can say "The situation "appears as" dangerous".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested