Basic Details
Word: Suffocate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe.
Synonyms: Stifle, choke, smother
Antonyms: Breathe, revive, liberate
Idioms and Phrases
- Suffocating under pressure: Feeling overwhelmed by stress or expectations. Example: "She felt suffocating under pressure when trying to finish her school project."
- Smother with love: To show excessive affection or care. Example: "He didnt want to smother his child with love, but he wanted to be supportive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The plastic bag could suffocate the kitten if it got trapped inside.
Example 2: During the fire, the smoke began to suffocate everyone in the room.
Example 3: He felt as if the sadness could suffocate him, making it hard to breathe.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like fish, can "suffocate" if they are taken out of water or if there is not enough oxygen in the water? They rely on water to filter and receive oxygen for breathing.
Famous Quote
"The truly educated man is not the one who is merely full of information but one who can make it useful and not suffocate from the burden of excessive knowledge." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suffocate" mean?
a) To breathe easily
b) To die or cause to die from lack of air
c) To run fast
d) To laugh loudly
Answer: b) To die or cause to die from lack of air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suffocate"?
a) Swim
b) Smother
c) Dance
d) Jump
Answer: b) Smother
3. Which word is an antonym of "suffocate"?
a) Choke
b) Create
c) Breathe
d) Close
Answer: c) Breathe
4. Which sentence uses "suffocate" correctly?
a) The child feels suffocate when he plays outside.
b) He fears he might suffocate if he doesn't get enough fresh air.
c) She will suffocate a picture for her art project.
d) The balloon began to suffocate before it flew away.
Answer: b) He fears he might suffocate if he doesn't get enough fresh air.
5. Which idiom is closest to the feeling of being overwhelmed?
a) Smothering with love
b) Suffocating under pressure
c) As free as a bird
d) Jumping for joy
Answer: b) Suffocating under pressure
