Basic Details
Word: Evil
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very bad, immoral, or causes harm.
Synonyms: Wicked, malevolent, sinful
Antonyms: Good, virtuous, kind
Idioms and Phrases
- Fight fire with fire: To use the same tactics as an opponent, especially in situations involving good versus evil. Example: "Sometimes, in movies, heroes have to fight fire with fire to defeat the evil villain."
- The road to hell is paved with good intentions: This phrase suggests that even good intentions can lead to evil outcomes if not acted upon wisely. Example: "She meant to help, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions when her plan went wrong."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the story, the evil sorcerer tried to take over the kingdom with his dark magic.
Example 2: Even in children's stories, there are often characters representing good and evil.
Example 3: The hero had to confront his evil twin who was causing chaos in the city.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "evil" comes from the Old English word "yfel", which has been used for over a thousand years to describe morally bad actions or intentions?
Famous Quote
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "evil" mean?
a) Something kind
b) Something very bad
c) Something helpful
d) Something beautiful
Answer: b) Something very bad
2. Which of these is a synonym of "evil"?
a) Kind
b) Wicked
c) Friendly
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Wicked
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "evil"?
a) Malevolent
b) Sinful
c) Good
d) Cruel
Answer: c) Good
4. Which sentence uses "evil" correctly?
a) The evil wizard cast a spell to make everything better.
b) The hero fought bravely against the evil dragon.
c) The kitten was too evil to play nicely.
d) The evil sun was shining brightly.
Answer: b) The hero fought bravely against the evil dragon.
5. Which idiom relates to evil?
a) The early bird catches the worm
b) Fight fire with fire
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The grass is always greener on the other side
Answer: b) Fight fire with fire
