Basic Details
Word: Sunstroke
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A health condition caused by too much exposure to the sun, leading to symptoms like headache, dizziness, and sometimes fainting.
Synonyms: Heatstroke, sun illness
Antonyms: Coolness, refreshment
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the sun: Refers to everything that exists or is possible. Example: "There is nothing new under the sun when it comes to designs; they all seem to repeat themselves."
- Make hay while the sun shines: Take advantage of a good opportunity while it lasts. Example: "We should start our picnic now; lets make hay while the sun shines!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After spending the entire day at the beach without shade, she suffered from sunstroke.
Example 2: It's important to wear a hat and drink plenty of water to prevent sunstroke during hot summer days.
Example 3: He had to rest indoors because he was feeling dizzy after being in the sun for too long; it seemed like sunstroke was setting in.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sunstroke can also be referred to as heatstroke? It happens when the body overheats, and it's important to cool down quickly because it can lead to serious health problems if not treated.
Famous Quote
"The sun is new each day." Heraclitus
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sunstroke" mean?
a) A type of music
b) A condition caused by too much sun exposure
c) A way to cool off
d) A type of plant
Answer: b) A condition caused by too much sun exposure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sunstroke"?
a) Rainfall
b) Heatstroke
c) Breeze
d) Cold
Answer: b) Heatstroke
3. Which is an antonym of "sunstroke"?
a) Nausea
b) Refreshment
c) Exhaustion
d) Headache
Answer: b) Refreshment
4. Which sentence uses "sunstroke" correctly?
a) He drank lemonade to recover from sunstroke.
b) She sang a song about sunstroke.
c) The sunstroke danced beautifully at the party.
d) My cat is sunstroke.
Answer: a) He drank lemonade to recover from sunstroke.
5. What does the idiom "make hay while the sun shines" mean?
a) Always stay in the shade
b) Take advantage of a good opportunity
c) Enjoy the rain
d) Build a house
Answer: b) Take advantage of a good opportunity
