Lock

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A fastening device operated by a key, combination, or keycard. Can also be a verb meaning to secure.

“Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/lɒk/

Related Words

Synonyms

latch boltfastener

Antonyms

unlockdisengage

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double consonant CK ending with common letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; CK combination and valuable C.

Words Related to Lock

Anagrams of Lock

Words that use exactly the same letters as “lock”.

colk

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lock” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bock dock hock jock lack look luck rock

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “lock”.

block cloak clock cloke cloky clonk flock locks locky plock slock

Longer words starting with Lock

Words that begin with “lock”.

locks locky locked locking

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