Basic Details
Word: Fright
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of fear or sudden shock.
Synonyms: Fear, terror, alarm
Antonyms: Calm, bravery, confidence
Idioms and Phrases
- Scared stiff: To be so frightened that one cannot move. Example: "When the door creaked silently in the dark, I was scared stiff."
- Jump out of your skin: To be so startled or frightened that one jumps in surprise. Example: "The loud bang made her jump out of her skin!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fright I felt when I saw the ghost in the old house was unforgettable.
Example 2: He turned white with fright after hearing a loud noise in the middle of the night.
Example 3: Watching the spooky movie gave me a fright, and I couldn't sleep well afterwards.
Fun Fact
The word "fright" originates from the Old English word "fyrhta," which means "to frighten." It has been used for many centuries to describe the feeling of fear.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fright" mean?
a) A feeling of happiness
b) A feeling of fear or sudden shock
c) A type of food
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A feeling of fear or sudden shock
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fright"?
a) Calm
b) Joy
c) Terror
d) Trust
Answer: c) Terror
3. Which word is an antonym of "fright"?
a) Alarm
b) Bravery
c) Fear
d) Panic
Answer: b) Bravery
4. Which sentence uses "fright" correctly?
a) The fright cat climbed a tree.
b) She was filled with fright when she saw the spider.
c) He played with fright all day long.
d) The dog barked at fright.
Answer: b) She was filled with fright when she saw the spider.
5. Which idiom means to be very scared?
a) Jump out of your skin
b) As happy as a lark
c) In the same boat
d) Walking on air
Answer: a) Jump out of your skin
