Basic Details
Word: Crash
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To hit something with force and damage it, or to suddenly stop functioning.
Synonyms: Smash, collide, bang
Antonyms: Repair, fix, assemble
Idioms and Phrases
- Crash course: A fast and intense learning experience. Example: "I took a crash course in art history before the museum trip."
- Crash and burn: To fail completely, especially in a dramatic way. Example: "His plan to start a new business crashed and burned when he ran out of money."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The car crashed into the wall after losing control on the icy road.
Example 2: During the flight, the computer systems crashed, but the pilots handled it well.
Example 3: I heard a loud crash in the kitchen, and when I went in, I found that the dishes had fallen off the shelf.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "crash" originates from the Middle English word "crasche," which means to break or shatter? It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"There is no failure. Only feedback." Robert Allen (A reminder that even when things crash, we can learn from it!)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crash" mean?
a) To dance happily
b) To hit something with force
c) To paint a picture
d) To travel slowly
Answer: b) To hit something with force
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crash"?
a) Fly
b) Smash
c) Jump
d) Swim
Answer: b) Smash
3. Which word is an antonym of "crash"?
a) Break
b) Repair
c) Hit
d) Bang
Answer: b) Repair
4. Which sentence uses "crash" correctly?
a) The car crashed into the tree.
b) The cat crashed into the room quietly.
c) She crashed the ball into the net.
d) The dog crashed on the sofa.
Answer: a) The car crashed into the tree.
5. What does the idiom "crash course" refer to?
a) A type of vehicle
b) A quick and intense learning experience
c) A style of dancing
d) A sports event
Answer: b) A quick and intense learning experience
