Basic Details
Word: Slay
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To kill or destroy something with great effort; also means to impress or do really well at something.
Synonyms: Kill, defeat, impress, shine
Antonyms: Save, protect, fail
Idioms and Phrases
- Slay the dragon: To overcome a difficult challenge or fear. Example: "Even though she was nervous, she managed to slay the dragon during her presentation."
- Slay it: A phrase used to encourage someone to do something exceptionally well. Example: "You're going to slay it at the talent show tonight!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The knight was determined to slay the dragon that had been terrorising the village.
Example 2: She worked hard on her dance routine, and when performance day came, she truly slayed it.
Example 3: His amazing cooking skills allowed him to slay the competition in the cooking contest.
Fun Fact
The word "slay" comes from the Old English word "slean," which means to strike or hit. In medieval times, it was often used to describe knights killing dragons or enemies in battle.
Famous Quote
"I will slay my own dragons." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "slay" mean?
a) To save someone
b) To kill or impress
c) To ignore
d) To create
Answer: b) To kill or impress
2. Which of these is a synonym of "slay" when used in a social context?
a) Fail
b) Impress
c) Ignore
d) Save
Answer: b) Impress
3. What is an antonym of "slay"?
a) Kill
b) Protect
c) Defeat
d) Dazzle
Answer: b) Protect
4. Which sentence uses "slay" correctly in terms of a challenge?
a) She decided to slay her homework.
b) He will slay the marathon if he trains hard.
c) They slayed the pizza at the party.
d) The cat slayed the pillow.
Answer: b) He will slay the marathon if he trains hard.
5. Which idiom means to overcome a challenge?
a) Slay the dragon
b) Turn the tables
c) Hit the road
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Slay the dragon
