Basic Details
Word: Fire
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strong light, heat, and flames produced when something burns.
Synonyms: Blaze, flame, inferno
Antonyms: Water, ice, extinguishment
Idioms and Phrases
- Play with fire: To take dangerous risks. Example: "If you keep skipping school, you are playing with fire and might get into serious trouble."
- Fight fire with fire: To use the same methods as someone else, especially when they are being unfair or aggressive. Example: "In order to win the debate, she decided to fight fire with fire and be even more persuasive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fire crackled warmly in the fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere in the living room.
Example 2: Fire can be both helpful and dangerous; it keeps us warm but can also cause destruction if not controlled.
Example 3: The firefighters bravely battled the raging fire that threatened to consume the entire forest.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the earliest evidence of controlled fire usage by humans dates back about 1 million years? It greatly improved cooking and warmth in ancient times!
Famous Quote
"Fire is the most tolerable and the most serious of all things." - Reuben D. Oppenheimer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fire" mean?
a) A solid object
b) A sound of thunder
c) A strong light, heat, and flames from burning
d) A type of plant
Answer: c) A strong light, heat, and flames from burning
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fire"?
a) Breeze
b) Blaze
c) Rock
d) Shadow
Answer: b) Blaze
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "fire"?
a) Flame
b) Heat
c) Ice
d) Smoke
Answer: c) Ice
4. Which sentence uses "fire" correctly?
a) The fire danced in the dark night sky.
b) The fire swam gracefully in the river.
c) The fire wrote a beautiful poem.
d) The fire flew high above the clouds.
Answer: a) The fire danced in the dark night sky.
5. Which idiom means to take a dangerous risk?
a) Fight fire with fire
b) Play with fire
c) Burst into flames
d) As cool as ice
Answer: b) Play with fire
