Basic Details
Word: Bolted
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "bolt")
Meaning: To run away suddenly or quickly.
Synonyms: Fled, dashed, rushed
Antonyms: Stood still, remained, lingered
Idioms and Phrases
- Bolt from the blue: An unexpected event or piece of news. Example: "The announcement of a new school policy was a bolt from the blue for the students."
- Bolt down: To eat quickly or greedily. Example: "He was so hungry that he bolted down his lunch in just a few minutes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When the dog barked loudly, the startled cat bolted up the tree.
Example 2: Seeing the thunderstorm approaching, the children bolted indoors to stay dry.
Example 3: As soon as he heard the fire alarm, he bolted for the nearest exit.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "bolt" originally meant a type of fastening device? Over time, it evolved to describe the quick movement associated with running away, similar to how an arrow bolts from a bow!
Famous Quote
"I've never bolted out of a room so quickly as I did that night." — Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bolted" mean?
a) To walk slowly
b) To run away suddenly
c) To sit quietly
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To run away suddenly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bolted"?
a) Stopped
b) Fled
c) Sat down
d) Smiled
Answer: b) Fled
3. Which word is an antonym of "bolted"?
a) Ran
b) Stood still
c) Hopped
d) Leaped
Answer: b) Stood still
4. Which sentence uses "bolted" correctly?
a) The dog bolted after the squirrel.
b) They bolted their homework away.
c) She bolted all her friends.
d) He bolted the door slowly.
Answer: a) The dog bolted after the squirrel.
5. Which idiom relates to the unexpected use of "bolt"?
a) A stitch in time
b) Bolt from the blue
c) As brave as a lion
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Bolt from the blue
