Basic Details
Word: Panic
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety that can cause confusion and rush to escape.
Synonyms: Terror, fright, alarm
Antonyms: Calm, peace, serenity
Idioms and Phrases
- Panic stations: A term used when there is a lot of chaos and everyone is trying to address a crisis. Example: "When the fire alarm went off, it was panic stations in the office."
- Panic over: Indicates that fear or worry has subsided, and things are back to normal. Example: "After checking that the cat was safe, the panic was over."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sudden loud noise caused panic among the students in the classroom.
Example 2: She tried to stay calm during the panic and helped her friends find the exit.
Example 3: When the dog chased after the ball, the children ran in panic thinking it might bite them.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "panic" comes from the Greek god Pan? People believed that Pan's sudden appearance in the woods could cause unforeseen fear and confusion, which led to the word being associated with the feeling of panic.
Famous Quote
"Panic is the sudden realization that everything around you is alive." William R. Alger
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "panic" mean?
a) A form of happiness
b) A sudden feeling of fear
c) A type of animal
d) A cooking method
Answer: b) A sudden feeling of fear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "panic"?
a) Calm
b) Alarm
c) Peace
d) Steadiness
Answer: b) Alarm
3. Which word is an antonym of "panic"?
a) Fright
b) Terror
c) Calm
d) Confusion
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "panic" correctly?
a) The storm caused panic in the small village.
b) The ice cream was a panic of fun.
c) They pancake picnic under the trees.
d) The painter created a panic of beautiful colours.
Answer: a) The storm caused panic in the small village.
5. What does "panic stations" mean?
a) A place to relax
b) A term for chaos and urgency
c) A type of movie
d) A location for music events
Answer: b) A term for chaos and urgency
