Basic Details
Word: Surrendered
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give up or to stop fighting, especially in a difficult situation.
Synonyms: Relinquished, yielded, submitted
Antonyms: Resisted, fought, retained
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw in the towel: To give up on a difficult challenge. Example: "After several failed attempts, he decided to throw in the towel and try a different approach."
- Call it a day: To decide to stop doing something, usually because it is too difficult or exhausting. Example: "After hours of studying, she decided to call it a day and get some rest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The army finally surrendered after a long and challenging battle.
Example 2: He surrendered to the idea that he needed help to complete the project.
Example 3: The kitten surrendered to its fate and curled up in a warm blanket for a nap.
Fun Fact
The word "surrender" comes from the Latin word "surrender," meaning "to yield" or "to hand over." It has been used in English since the 15th century in various contexts, including wars and personal challenges.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes, you have to surrender before you can be free." Katharine Hepburn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "surrendered" mean?
a) To win
b) To refuse
c) To give up
d) To ignore
Answer: c) To give up
2. Which of these is a synonym of "surrendered"?
a) Resisted
b) Yielded
c) Fought
d) Retained
Answer: b) Yielded
3. Which sentence uses "surrendered" correctly?
a) The cat surrendered to the dog.
b) She surrendered the race to her friends.
c) He surrendered the book to the library.
d) Both b and c.
Answer: d) Both b and c.
4. Which idiom means to give up?
a) Call it a day
b) Look before you leap
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Out of the blue
Answer: a) Call it a day
5. What is the opposite of "surrendered"?
a) N/A
b) Fought
c) Yielded
d) Submitted
Answer: b) Fought
