Basic Details
Word: Disassemble
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To take something apart into its separate pieces.
Synonyms: Dismantle, take apart
Antonyms: Assemble, put together
Idioms and Phrases
- Disassemble the truth: To investigate or break down the facts of a situation. Example: "The detective had to disassemble the truth behind the mystery to find the culprit."
- Disassemble a puzzle: To take the pieces apart to see how it was constructed. Example: "When she was finished with the puzzle, she decided to disassemble the puzzle before putting it away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It took me a while to disassemble the old computer, but I finally managed to separate all the parts.
Example 2: The teacher asked us to disassemble the model car to see how it worked inside.
Example 3: Before recycling, make sure to disassemble any electronics into smaller parts.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "disassemble" comes from the Latin word "dis-" meaning "apart" and "assamble" which means "to bring together"? So, it literally means to take something apart!
Famous Quote
"We must be willing to disassemble everything we have assembled to construct something new." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disassemble" mean?
a) To fix something
b) To take something apart
c) To put something together
d) To build something new
Answer: b) To take something apart
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disassemble"?
a) Combine
b) Dismantle
c) Construct
d) Organise
Answer: b) Dismantle
3. Which is an antonym of "disassemble"?
a) Dismantle
b) Arrange
c) Assemble
d) Take apart
Answer: c) Assemble
4. Which sentence uses "disassemble" correctly?
a) He decided to disassemble the bookshelf to move it to another room.
b) She disassembled a cake for the party.
c) The artist wanted to disassemble his paintings to make them bigger.
d) They all disassemble together at the school.
Answer: a) He decided to disassemble the bookshelf to move it to another room.
5. Which idiom is related to the concept of "disassemble"?
a) Disassemble the truth
b) Build bridges
c) Piece it together
d) Change your mind
Answer: a) Disassemble the truth
