Basic Details
Word: Frantic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very excited or worried, often in a way that is not calm and controlled.
Synonyms: Agitated, frantic, wild
Antonyms: Calm, composed, relaxed
Idioms and Phrases
- Frantic with worry: Extremely worried about something. Example: "She was frantic with worry when her cat didn't come home on time."
- Frantic pace: Moving very quickly in a hurried way. Example: "The children ran at a frantic pace to catch the ice cream truck."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The frantic search for the lost puppy lasted all afternoon.
Example 2: He became frantic when he realised he had forgotten his homework at school.
Example 3: The actors were in a frantic rush to get ready for the opening night of the play.
Fun Fact
The word "frantic" comes from the Latin word "phreneticus," which means "frenzied or mad." It originally referred to someone who was mad with fever.
Famous Quote
"Frantic happiness is no happiness; it is private turmoil on a public stage." Dan McCall.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frantic" mean?
a) Very calm
b) Happy and relaxed
c) Very excited or worried
d) Tired and sleepy
Answer: c) Very excited or worried
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frantic"?
a) Calm
b) Wild
c) Lazy
d) Direct
Answer: b) Wild
3. Which word is an antonym of "frantic"?
a) Agitated
b) Loud
c) Calm
d) Quick
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "frantic" correctly?
a) She was frantic when she lost her favourite book.
b) He was frantic because he was very tired.
c) The dog was frantic when it saw a butterfly.
d) They were frantic while enjoying their picnic.
Answer: a) She was frantic when she lost her favourite book.
5. What does "frantic pace" mean?
a) A slow and steady walk
b) Moving very quickly and excitedly
c) Sitting still quietly
d) Taking a nap
Answer: b) Moving very quickly and excitedly
