Basic Details
Word: Extinguish
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To put out a fire or to stop something from continuing.
Synonyms: Quench, snuff out, put out
Antonyms: Ignite, start, kindle
Idioms and Phrases
- Extinguish the flame: To end a passion or enthusiasm. Example: "His harsh words were enough to extinguish the flame of her excitement for the project."
- Extinguish a spark: To stop a small conflict or issue before it gets bigger. Example: "To maintain peace, we need to extinguish the spark of disagreement quickly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the roaring blaze that engulfed the building.
Example 2: When I dropped my candle, I was quick to extinguish the flame to prevent a fire.
Example 3: We need to extinguish any misinformation before it spreads further in our school.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "extinguish" comes from the Latin word "extinguere," which means to "put out" or "quench"? This shows that even our language has roots in ancient times!
Famous Quote
"It is not enough to extinguish the flame. We must also keep the embers alive." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "extinguish" mean?
a) To make something brighter
b) To put out a fire
c) To light a candle
d) To build a fire
Answer: b) To put out a fire
2. Which of these is a synonym of "extinguish"?
a) Ignite
b) Quench
c) Spark
d) Light
Answer: b) Quench
3. What is an antonym of "extinguish"?
a) Snuff out
b) Put out
c) Ignite
d) Quench
Answer: c) Ignite
4. Which sentence uses "extinguish" correctly?
a) She would extinguish her homework every night.
b) Please extinguish the torch before you leave the room.
c) I like to extinguish my breakfast every morning.
d) The teacher would extinguish the questions we had.
Answer: b) Please extinguish the torch before you leave the room.
5. Which idiom means to end a passion or enthusiasm?
a) Extinguish the flame
b) Ignite the spark
c) Light the fire
d) Catch fire
Answer: a) Extinguish the flame
