Basic Details
Word: Dissipate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To disappear or go away gradually, often referring to energy, feelings, or things.
Synonyms: Disperse, scatter, dissipate
Antonyms: Collect, gather
Idioms and Phrases
- Dissipate into thin air: To disappear completely or suddenly. Example: "After the magic trick, the rabbit seemed to dissipate into thin air."
- Dissipate one's efforts: To waste efforts or energy on something unimportant. Example: "If you don't focus, you might dissipate your efforts on unnecessary tasks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Example 2: He watched his anger dissipate as he took a few deep breaths.
Example 3: The crowd started to dissipate after the concert ended, leaving the park quiet again.
Fun Fact
The word "dissipate" comes from the Latin word "dissipare," which means "to scatter." It shows how something can move away or be lost over time, just like how a puff of smoke disappears into the air.
Famous Quote
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis. (This quote relates to the idea of not letting your dreams dissipate over time.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dissipate" mean?
a) To gather together
b) To disappear gradually
c) To increase in size
d) To cause confusion
Answer: b) To disappear gradually
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dissipate"?
a) Collect
b) Scatter
c) Preserve
d) Accumulate
Answer: b) Scatter
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "dissipate"?
a) Scatter
b) Disperse
c) Collect
d) Fade
Answer: c) Collect
4. Which sentence uses "dissipate" correctly?
a) The fog will dissipate as the temperature rises.
b) The child learned to dissipate her food on the table.
c) He plans to dissipate a new game tomorrow.
d) They tried to dissipate their homework before class.
Answer: a) The fog will dissipate as the temperature rises.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "dissipate"?
a) Gather the clouds
b) Dissipate into thin air
c) All hands on deck
d) Time will tell
Answer: b) Dissipate into thin air
