Basic Details
Word: Dormant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not active or not growing; in a state of rest or inactivity.
Synonyms: Inactive, asleep, latent
Antonyms: Active, awake, lively
Idioms and Phrases
- Sleeping like a dormant volcano: Used to describe someone or something that appears calm or inactive but has the potential to become active or explosive. Example: "The team's performance was like a dormant volcano, waiting for the right moment to burst into action."
- Dormant potential: Refers to abilities or talents that are not currently being used but could be developed. Example: "She has a dormant potential in painting that she has yet to explore."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The seeds remained dormant during the winter, waiting for the warm sun to help them grow.
Example 2: The volcano has been dormant for hundreds of years, but experts say it could erupt again at any time.
Example 3: After the long holiday, the students returned to school, ready to awaken their dormant ideas and creativity.
Fun Fact
Did you know that many plants lie dormant during winter? This allows them to survive harsh conditions and come back to life when the weather warms up!
Famous Quote
"We all have the power to achieve great things, but often our potential remains dormant, waiting to be awakened." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dormant" mean?
a) Angry
b) Not active
c) Excited
d) Bright
Answer: b) Not active
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dormant"?
a) Lively
b) Inactive
c) Busy
d) Bright
Answer: b) Inactive
3. Which sentence uses "dormant" correctly?
a) The dormant tree was full of colourful leaves.
b) The dormant flower bloomed beautifully in spring.
c) The dormant bees were buzzing all around.
d) The dormant volcano could awaken one day.
Answer: d) The dormant volcano could awaken one day.
4. Which idiom refers to a state of inactivity?
a) Sleeping like a dormant volcano
b) Come to life
c) As busy as a bee
d) Hit the ground running
Answer: a) Sleeping like a dormant volcano
5. What is the opposite of "dormant"?
a) Inactive
b) Lively
c) Asleep
d) Hidden
Answer: b) Lively
