Basic Details
Word: Bonfire
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large outdoor fire used for celebration or warmth.
Synonyms: Blaze, fire, campfire
Antonyms: Extinguishing (as in putting out a fire)
Idioms and Phrases
- Burn the candle at both ends: To overwork oneself, often leading to exhaustion. Example: "She was burning the candle at both ends trying to prepare for her exams while working."
- Play with fire: To take unnecessary risks. Example: "He was playing with fire by not studying for the test, knowing it was very important."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We gathered around the bonfire at the beach, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories.
Example 2: The festival was exciting, featuring a huge bonfire that lit up the night sky.
Example 3: During the camping trip, we built a bonfire to keep ourselves warm and enjoy the evening.
Fun Fact
The term "bonfire" comes from the Middle English word "banefire," meaning "bone fire," as people originally burned bones on these large fires in celebrations.
Famous Quote
"Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men." - Martha Graham
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bonfire" mean?
a) A small candle
b) A large outdoor fire
c) A fireworks display
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) A large outdoor fire
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bonfire"?
a) Snow
b) Blaze
c) River
d) Book
Answer: b) Blaze
3. What is an antonym of "bonfire"?
a) Fire
b) Blaze
c) Extinguishing
d) Campfire
Answer: c) Extinguishing
4. Which sentence uses "bonfire" correctly?
a) He bought a new bonfire for his garden.
b) We enjoyed a bonfire while camping under the stars.
c) The bonfire sang sweetly to us.
d) She watered the bonfire every day.
Answer: b) We enjoyed a bonfire while camping under the stars.
5. Which idiom means to take unnecessary risks?
a) Burn the candle at both ends
b) Play with fire
c) Light a fire under someone
d) Catch fire
Answer: b) Play with fire
