Basic Details
Word: Defrost
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To remove ice or frost from something, usually by warming it or letting it sit at room temperature.
Synonyms: Thaw, melt
Antonyms: Freeze, solidify
Idioms and Phrases
- Defrost the situation: To make a tense or difficult situation less serious or to ease tensions. Example: "To defrost the situation during the argument, she suggested a fun outing together."
- Defrost one's mind: To clear one's thoughts or to stop overthinking. Example: "After taking a break, he managed to defrost his mind and come up with fresh ideas."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Make sure to defrost the chicken in the fridge a day before you plan to cook it.
Example 2: The winter sun helped to defrost the car's windscreen quickly.
Example 3: If you leave the frozen vegetables out on the counter, they will defrost before dinner.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the process of defrosting food is important for food safety? Thawing food properly can help prevent harmful bacteria from growing.
Famous Quote
"There is no greater love than a mother's love, and with defrosting the frozen heart, she entwines the love within." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "defrost" mean?
a) To freeze something
b) To remove ice from something
c) To cook something
d) To cool something down
Answer: b) To remove ice from something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "defrost"?
a) Freeze
b) Thaw
c) Solidify
d) Chill
Answer: b) Thaw
3. Which word is the opposite of "defrost"?
a) Melt
b) Heat
c) Freeze
d) Thaw
Answer: c) Freeze
4. Which sentence uses "defrost" correctly?
a) I need to defrost the meat before cooking it.
b) We should defrost our plans for the party.
c) She decided to defrost the garden.
d) He loves to defrost during the summer.
Answer: a) I need to defrost the meat before cooking it.
5. Which idiom relates to "defrost" and means to ease a situation?
a) Defrost the situation
b) Freezing point
c) Hot under the collar
d) In deep water
Answer: a) Defrost the situation
