Basic Details
Word: Freeze
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To turn a liquid into ice or to become very cold.
Synonyms: Chill, solidify, halt
Antonyms: Heat, melt, thaw
Idioms and Phrases
- Freeze in your tracks: To stop suddenly because you are shocked or frightened. Example: "When she saw the bear, she froze in her tracks, too scared to move."
- Freeze the moment: To capture or remember a special time vividly. Example: "Let's take a photo to freeze the moment of our graduation ceremony."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In winter, the lake would freeze over, making it perfect for ice-skating.
Example 2: When you cook chicken, be sure to freeze any leftovers to keep them fresh for later.
Example 3: The sudden temperature drop caused everyone to freeze outside without their warm coats.
Fun Fact
Did you know that water expands when it freezes? This is why ice is less dense than water, allowing it to float!
Famous Quote
"The most beautiful thing about a tree is what you do with it after it is frozen." - Michael J. Fox
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "freeze" mean?
a) To make something very hot
b) To turn a liquid into ice
c) To break something
d) To make a sound
Answer: b) To turn a liquid into ice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "freeze"?
a) Warm up
b) Chill
c) Boil
d) Ignite
Answer: b) Chill
3. What is the opposite of "freeze"?
a) Melt
b) Solidify
c) Halt
d) Chill
Answer: a) Melt
4. Which sentence uses "freeze" correctly?
a) I love to freeze books when I'm done reading.
b) She decided to freeze her leftover soup for the next meal.
c) The sun will freeze tomorrow.
d) They freeze together at the picnic.
Answer: b) She decided to freeze her leftover soup for the next meal.
5. Which idiom means to stop suddenly?
a) Freeze in your tracks
b) Freeze the moment
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Take a chill pill
Answer: a) Freeze in your tracks
