Basic Details
Word: Epicentre
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts.
Synonyms: Centre, focus
Antonyms: Periphery, edge
Idioms and Phrases
- At the epicentre of something: To be in the most important or active area of a situation. Example: "He was at the epicentre of the debate about climate change, sharing his insights."
- Hit the epicentre: To directly face the main issue or problem. Example: "When she addressed the bullying, she really hit the epicentre of what was troubling the students."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientists used special equipment to measure the tremors from the epicentre of the earthquake.
Example 2: After the earthquake, the rescue teams rushed to the epicentre to help those in need.
Example 3: The epicentre of the volcanic eruption was located deep beneath the ocean.
Fun Fact
The term "epicentre" originates from the Greek words "epi" meaning "upon" and "kentron" meaning "centre." It was first used in the 19th century when scientists began to study earthquakes more closely.
Famous Quote
"The epicentre of a good idea is often where the coffee brews." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "epicentre" mean?
a) A type of building
b) The point where a storm occurs
c) The point on the surface directly above an earthquake's origin
d) A type of fish
Answer: c) The point on the surface directly above an earthquake's origin
2. Which of these is a synonym of "epicentre"?
a) Periphery
b) Focus
c) Boundary
d) Corner
Answer: b) Focus
3. Which sentence uses "epicentre" correctly?
a) The epicentre of the party was filled with laughter and music.
b) The epicentre of the school is very far away.
c) The epicentre of the earthquake caused much of the damage in the city.
d) She found the epicentre of the book in the library.
Answer: c) The epicentre of the earthquake caused much of the damage in the city.
4. Which idiom means being at the most important part of something?
a) At the epicentre of something
b) Hit the epicentre
c) Edge of the world
d) Heart of the matter
Answer: a) At the epicentre of something
5. What is the opposite of "epicentre"?
a) Centre
b) Focus
c) Edge
d) Axis
Answer: c) Edge
