Basic Details
Word: Tamed
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of tame)
Meaning: To make a wild animal or person less wild or more used to humans.
Synonyms: Domesticated, trained, controlled
Antonyms: Wild, untamed, uncontrolled
Idioms and Phrases
- Tame the beast: To take control of a difficult situation or person. Example: "With patience and care, he managed to tame the beast of her fears about speaking in public."
- As tame as a pet: Describing something that is very mild or gentle. Example: "The horse was as tame as a pet, allowing children to ride it without any fear."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After months of training, the wild horse was finally tamed and could be ridden safely.
Example 2: The zookeeper tamed the monkeys so they could perform tricks for the visitors.
Example 3: The wild cat was tamed by its new owner, who offered it plenty of love and care.
Fun Fact
The word "tame" comes from the Old English word "tam," which means "gentle" or "submissive." It reflects the idea of making something accustomed to human presence and care.
Famous Quote
"In wildness is the preservation of the world." Henry David Thoreau
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tamed" mean?
a) To run away
b) To make something wild less wild
c) To sing quietly
d) To create something new
Answer: b) To make something wild less wild
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tamed"?
a) Wild
b) Untamed
c) Domesticated
d) Uncontrolled
Answer: c) Domesticated
3. Which of these is an antonym of "tamed"?
a) Gentle
b) Tamed
c) Controlled
d) Wild
Answer: d) Wild
4. Which sentence uses "tamed" correctly?
a) The tamed bird flew away from its cage.
b) She tamed her wild dog with special training.
c) The lion was tamed to hunt in the wild.
d) He tamed the kite to fly high in the sky.
Answer: b) She tamed her wild dog with special training.
5. What does the idiom "tame the beast" mean?
a) To feed an animal
b) To take control of a difficult situation
c) To play with a pet
d) To run away from danger
Answer: b) To take control of a difficult situation
