Basic Details
Word: Hoarse
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a rough or harsh sound; often due to a sore throat or overuse of the voice.
Synonyms: Rough, raspy, croaky
Antonyms: Smooth, clear, melodic
Idioms and Phrases
- Hoarse from shouting: Used to describe someone who has lost their voice due to yelling. Example: "After the football match, I was hoarse from shouting for my team."
- Catch a cold: Often used when someone gets sick and may end up with a hoarse voice. Example: "Make sure to wear your scarf; you don't want to catch a cold and end up hoarse."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After singing for hours at the concert, her voice became hoarse, making it hard for her to talk.
Example 2: The teacher was hoarse after a long day of giving instructions to the noisy students.
Example 3: He could barely speak because of his hoarse voice after catching a cold.
Fun Fact
The word "hoarse" comes from the Old English word "hrs," which means "rough." It has been used for centuries to describe a rough sound in one's voice.
Famous Quote
"The voice of a child is like a song, haunting and delicate, yet it can quickly turn hoarse with too much noise." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hoarse" mean?
a) Loud and clear
b) Rough or harsh sounding
c) Soft and gentle
d) Bright and cheerful
Answer: b) Rough or harsh sounding
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hoarse"?
a) Melodic
b) Clear
c) Croaky
d) Smooth
Answer: c) Croaky
3. Which word is an antonym of "hoarse"?
a) Raspy
b) Rough
c) Smooth
d) Hoarse
Answer: c) Smooth
4. Which sentence uses "hoarse" correctly?
a) The hoarse kitten meowed loudly.
b) She was hoarse after singing all night long.
c) The hoarse flower bloomed beautifully.
d) The hoarse car drove quickly.
Answer: b) She was hoarse after singing all night long.
5. What does the idiom "hoarse from shouting" mean?
a) To be silent
b) To have a harsh voice due to yelling
c) To sing beautifully
d) To laugh loudly
Answer: b) To have a harsh voice due to yelling
