Basic Details
Word: Attacked
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To have used force or violence to try to harm someone or something.
Synonyms: Assaulted, assaulted, charged
Antonyms: Defended, protected
Idioms and Phrases
- Attack the problem: To approach and try to solve an issue directly. Example: "We need to attack the problem of littering in our school yard."
- Attack dog: A person who is very aggressive or critical towards others, often in debates or arguments. Example: "During the debate, he acted like an attack dog, challenging all his opponents fiercely."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The villagers claimed that a bear attacked their sheep in the night.
Example 2: The superhero rushed to the scene to save the citizens from being attacked by the villain.
Example 3: The computer system was attacked by a virus, causing it to crash unexpectedly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in a historical context, the word "attack" comes from the Middle English "atak", derived from the Old French "ataquer", meaning to charge or make an assault?
Famous Quote
"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic." Peter Drucker
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "attacked" mean?
a) To help someone
b) To use force or violence against someone or something
c) To give someone a present
d) To laugh at someone
Answer: b) To use force or violence against someone or something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "attacked"?
a) Defended
b) Assaulted
c) Helped
d) Protected
Answer: b) Assaulted
3. Which of these is the opposite of "attacked"?
a) Escaped
b) Assaulted
c) Charged
d) Protected
Answer: d) Protected
4. Which sentence uses "attacked" correctly?
a) The flowers attacked the sun with their bright colours.
b) The student attacked his homework with enthusiasm.
c) She attacked her fears and finally gave a presentation.
d) The warrior attacked bravely in the battle.
Answer: d) The warrior attacked bravely in the battle.
5. What does the idiom "attack the problem" mean?
a) To look at the problem
b) To ignore the problem
c) To find a way to solve the problem
d) To make the problem worse
Answer: c) To find a way to solve the problem
