Basic Details
Word: Capture
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To take or seize something and hold it, often against its will.
Synonyms: Seize, apprehend, catch
Antonyms: Release, let go, free
Idioms and Phrases
- Capture the moment: To take a photo or record an experience to remember it later. Example: "We wanted to capture the moment when the sunset turned the sky orange."
- Capture one's attention: To grab or hold someone's interest. Example: "The magician's tricks really captured my attention during the show."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The photographer used her camera to capture the beauty of the landscape.
Example 2: The police worked hard to capture the suspect who had escaped.
Example 3: In the game, you need to capture the flag to win.
Fun Fact
The word "capture" comes from the Latin word "captura," which means "a taking." Over the years, it has been used in various contexts, from capturing animals to capturing moments in time through photography.
Famous Quote
"The best images are often the result of a moment that is capturedone that unfolds before your eyes, and you are fortunate enough to witness." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "capture" mean?
a) To release something
b) To take or seize something
c) To make a photo
d) To speak loudly
Answer: b) To take or seize something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "capture"?
a) Release
b) Seize
c) Let go
d) Dismiss
Answer: b) Seize
3. Which sentence uses "capture" correctly?
a) He capture the dog and took it home.
b) The team wants to capture the trophy this year.
c) She was capture to enjoy the music.
d) The rain will capture everything.
Answer: b) The team wants to capture the trophy this year.
4. Which idiom means to remember a moment?
a) Capture one's attention
b) Capture the moment
c) Capture the flag
d) Capture the day
Answer: b) Capture the moment
5. What is the opposite of "capture"?
a) Grab
b) Seize
c) Release
d) Hold
Answer: c) Release
