Basic Details
Word: Release
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To let something go or set it free.
Synonyms: Free, Liberate, Discharge
Antonyms: Capture, Hold, Restrain
Idioms and Phrases
- Release the hounds: To let loose a group of dogs, often used humorously when someone is about to take action. Example: "When he hears the bell, he knows it's time to release the hounds of his imagination."
- Time to release your inner child: Encouragement to be playful or carefree like a kid. Example: "During the festival, it was time to release your inner child and enjoy all the rides."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher decided to release the students early on a Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend.
Example 2: After a long day of working, it feels good to release all the stress with some exercise.
Example 3: The animal rescue team worked to release the birds back into their natural habitat.
Fun Fact
The word "release" comes from the Old French word "reles," which means to "set free" or "let go." It reflects the action of allowing something to be free again.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith and release the past." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "release" mean?
a) To let something go
b) To hold something tight
c) To ignore something
d) To find something
Answer: a) To let something go
2. Which of these is a synonym of "release"?
a) Capture
b) Discharge
c) Secure
d) Confine
Answer: b) Discharge
3. Which sentence uses "release" correctly?
a) She wanted to release the jacket from her hands.
b) They chose to release the balloons into the sky.
c) He wanted to release the book into the shelf.
d) You should release the door closed now.
Answer: b) They chose to release the balloons into the sky.
4. Which idiom means to let something go?
a) Release the hounds
b) Go with the flow
c) Let sleeping dogs lie
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Release the hounds
5. What is the opposite of "release"?
a) Free
b) Liberate
c) Capture
d) Let go
Answer: c) Capture
