Basic Details
Word: Abandon
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To leave something or someone behind in a difficult situation.
Synonyms: Desert, forsake, leave
Antonyms: Keep, maintain, stay
Idioms and Phrases
- Abandon ship: To leave a situation that is about to fail. Example: "When the project started to go wrong, the team decided to abandon ship and look for new projects instead."
- Abandon hope: To give up on something that seems impossible. Example: "After many attempts to solve the puzzle, I had to abandon hope and ask for help."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The family had to abandon their home due to the flood that damaged everything.
Example 2: He felt sad when his friends decided to abandon their plan to play soccer.
Example 3: It is not right to abandon a pet when you no longer want it.
Fun Fact
The word "abandon" comes from the Old French word "abandonner," which means to hand over or give up. It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity." Amelia Earhart
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "abandon" mean?
a) To stay with someone
b) To leave someone behind
c) To help someone
d) To invite someone
Answer: b) To leave someone behind
2. Which of these is a synonym of "abandon"?
a) Stay
b) Maintain
c) Desert
d) Hold
Answer: c) Desert
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "abandon"?
a) Keep
b) Leave
c) Forsake
d) Desert
Answer: a) Keep
4. Which sentence uses "abandon" correctly?
a) They wanted to abandon their homework and go to play.
b) She decided to abandon her lunch and eat later.
c) He will abandon the class for his friends to enjoy.
d) We should not abandon our dreams easily.
Answer: d) We should not abandon our dreams easily.
5. What does "abandon hope" mean?
a) To be very hopeful
b) To give up on something that seems impossible
c) To look for new hope
d) To help someone not feel hopeless
Answer: b) To give up on something that seems impossible
