Basic Details
Word: Hurting
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of hurt)
Meaning: Causing pain or discomfort to someone or something.
Synonyms: Wounding, injuring, paining
Antonyms: Healing, comforting, soothing
Idioms and Phrases
- Hurting inside: Feeling emotional pain or sadness that is not visible. Example: "Even with a smile on his face, he was hurting inside after the loss."
- Its hurting me to see you like this: Used to express that someone feels sorrow or discomfort seeing another person in pain. Example: "It's hurting me to see you like this; I wish I could help you."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After falling off his bike, Jake was hurting and had to visit the doctor.
Example 2: She was hurting after her friend moved away, missing their fun times together.
Example 3: If you keep pushing yourself too hard, you're only hurting your chances of success.
Fun Fact
The word "hurt" comes from the Old High German word "hurzan," which means to be in pain. Over time, it evolved into its current form in English.
Famous Quote
"The greatest pain that comes from love is loving someone you cannot have." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hurting" mean?
a) Helping someone
b) Causing pain
c) Laughing joyfully
d) Sleeping peacefully
Answer: b) Causing pain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hurting"?
a) Wounding
b) Healing
c) Laughing
d) Singing
Answer: a) Wounding
3. Which sentence uses "hurting" correctly?
a) The tree is hurting in the storm.
b) She is hurting after losing her favourite toy.
c) The sun is hurting brightly today.
d) The dog is hurting its bone.
Answer: b) She is hurting after losing her favourite toy.
4. Which idiom means feeling emotional pain?
a) Feeling on top of the world
b) Hurting inside
c) A piece of cake
d) A walk in the park
Answer: b) Hurting inside
5. What is the opposite of "hurting"?
a) Wounding
b) Soothing
c) Paining
d) Injuring
Answer: b) Soothing
