Basic Details
Word: Dismissed
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To send someone away or to decide that something is not worth considering.
Synonyms: Discharged, dismissed, sent away, rejected
Antonyms: Accepted, welcomed, included
Idioms and Phrases
- Dismissing someone with a wave of the hand: To ignore someone casually or without serious consideration. Example: "She was so busy that she dismissed him with a wave of the hand."
- Dismissed from duty: To be officially sent away from a responsibility or task. Example: "He was dismissed from duty after the incident, and he learned an important lesson."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher dismissed the class early because the weather was getting bad.
Example 2: After reviewing the proposal, the manager dismissed it for not meeting the requirements.
Example 3: She felt hurt when her ideas were dismissed in the meeting without discussion.
Fun Fact
The term "dismiss" comes from the Latin word "dimittere," which means "to send away." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of sending people away or rejecting ideas.
Famous Quote
"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief." Gerry Spence. This means we should not dismiss new ideas or wonders just because they don't fit what we currently believe.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dismissed" mean?
a) To send someone away
b) To welcome someone
c) To celebrate
d) To join together
Answer: a) To send someone away
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dismissed"?
a) Accepted
b) Welcomed
c) Discharged
d) Included
Answer: c) Discharged
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "dismissed"?
a) Rejected
b) Ignored
c) Accepted
d) Dismissed
Answer: c) Accepted
4. Which sentence uses "dismissed" correctly?
a) He was dismissed for telling a joke.
b) She dismissed the idea without looking at it.
c) The dog dismissed the ball into the air.
d) They dismissed the puppy from their family.
Answer: b) She dismissed the idea without looking at it.
5. Which idiom means the same as "dismissed"?
a) Dismissing someone with a wave of the hand
b) As fast as lightning
c) In the blink of an eye
d) Letting the cat out of the bag
Answer: a) Dismissing someone with a wave of the hand
