Basic Details
Word: Extinct
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: No longer in existence; a species that has completely disappeared.
Synonyms: Vanished, lost, dead
Antonyms: Alive, existing, thriving
Idioms and Phrases
- As extinct as a dodo: Used to describe something that is completely gone or no longer exists. Example: "The once-popular fashion is now as extinct as a dodo in today's market."
- Dead as a doornail: Another way to say something is no longer living or active. Example: "My old computer is dead as a doornail; I need to buy a new one."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The woolly mammoth is an example of a species that is now extinct because of climate change and hunting.
Example 2: Many believe the passenger pigeon was driven to extinction due to excessive hunting.
Example 3: Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent more animals from becoming extinct in the wild.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "extinct" comes from the Latin word "exstinctus," which means "to put out or quench"? This highlights the idea of something that has been completely ended.
Famous Quote
"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "extinct" mean?
a) Existing in large numbers
b) No longer in existence
c) Found only in books
d) Growing quickly
Answer: b) No longer in existence
2. Which of these is a synonym of "extinct"?
a) Thriving
b) Vanished
c) Existing
d) Alive
Answer: b) Vanished
3. What is an antonym of "extinct"?
a) Lost
b) Dead
c) Existing
d) Vanished
Answer: c) Existing
4. Which sentence uses "extinct" correctly?
a) The dinosaur is extinct; it lived millions of years ago.
b) The extinct cat ran very fast.
c) I bought an extinct plant for my garden.
d) The water in the pool is extinct.
Answer: a) The dinosaur is extinct; it lived millions of years ago.
5. Which idiom refers to something that is no longer in existence?
a) As extinct as a dodo
b) Turning over a new leaf
c) Talking a mile a minute
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) As extinct as a dodo
