Basic Details
Word: Hollow
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Empty inside; having a space in the middle.
Synonyms: Empty, vacant, unfurnished
Antonyms: Full, solid, packed
Idioms and Phrases
- Hollow victory: A win that feels insignificant because it was achieved under questionable conditions. Example: "The teams hollow victory didnt feel as satisfying after their main competitor was disqualified."
- Hollow promise: A promise that is not kept or is insincere. Example: "His promise to help with the project turned out to be a hollow promise as he never showed up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children found a hollow log in the forest and decided to explore inside it.
Example 2: After eating the chocolate centre, only the hollow shell remained.
Example 3: She felt a hollow ache in her heart after saying goodbye to her friends.
Fun Fact
The word "hollow" comes from the Old English word "holh," meaning a "hole" or "cavity." It has been used for centuries to describe objects that are empty inside.
Famous Quote
"Never make a promise you cant keep; a hollow promise is worse than no promise at all." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hollow" mean?
a) Full of life
b) Empty inside
c) Very hard
d) Brightly coloured
Answer: b) Empty inside
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hollow"?
a) Packed
b) Empty
c) Heavy
d) Full
Answer: b) Empty
3. Which of these is an antonym of "hollow"?
a) Vacant
b) Solid
c) Empty
d) Unfilled
Answer: b) Solid
4. Which sentence uses "hollow" correctly?
a) She felt hollow after the party was over.
b) The hollow rock was filled with water.
c) The cake has a hollow taste.
d) We filled the hollow box with presents.
Answer: a) She felt hollow after the party was over.
5. What does "hollow promise" mean?
a) A promise that is kept
b) A promise that is not sincere
c) A promise that sounds good
d) A promise made in good faith
Answer: b) A promise that is not sincere
