Basic Details
Word: Attack
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To try to hurt or harm someone or something; an act of aggression towards someone.
Synonyms: Assault, strike, offensive
Antonyms: Defend, protect
Idioms and Phrases
- Attack the problem: To approach and try to solve a difficult issue. Example: "We need to attack the problem of pollution with clever solutions."
- Under attack: Being targeted by criticism or aggression. Example: "The company was under attack for its poor customer service."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The soldier was brave and prepared to attack the enemy camp.
Example 2: The doctor advised the team to attack the health issue with a proper plan.
Example 3: During the debate, one candidate's ideas were under attack from the opposing side.
Fun Fact
The word "attack" comes from the Latin word "attaccare," which means "to attach." Its original meaning was more about being attached to or approaching forcefully rather than causing harm.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "attack" mean?
a) To dance
b) To try to hurt someone or something
c) To welcome someone
d) To solve a puzzle
Answer: b) To try to hurt someone or something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "attack"?
a) Defence
b) Offensive
c) Help
d) Support
Answer: b) Offensive
3. Which sentence uses "attack" correctly?
a) He decided to attack the cake with a fork.
b) They will attack their homework after dinner.
c) The athletes will attack the race with full energy.
d) She will attack the ball in the football game.
Answer: c) The athletes will attack the race with full energy.
4. Which idiom means to solve a problem?
a) Attack the problem
b) Under attack
c) On the attack
d) Attack the day
Answer: a) Attack the problem
5. What is the opposite of "attack"?
a) Fight
b) Protect
c) Charge
d) Approach
Answer: b) Protect
