Basic Details
Word: Impair
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make something worse or weaker.
Synonyms: Damage, weaken, harm
Antonyms: Improve, strengthen, enhance
Idioms and Phrases
- Impair one's judgment: To make it difficult for someone to make good decisions. Example: "His lack of sleep may impair his judgment during the exam."
- Impair the view: To obstruct what someone can see. Example: "The tall building might impair the view of the beautiful sunset."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Too much screen time can impair your vision over time.
Example 2: The heavy rain may impair the drivers ability to see the road clearly.
Example 3: Drinking alcohol can impair your reaction time, making driving dangerous.
Fun Fact
The word "impair" comes from the Latin "impairare," which means "to make worse." It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the weakening of something.
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impair" mean?
a) To improve something
b) To make something worse
c) To create something
d) To measure something
Answer: b) To make something worse
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impair"?
a) Strengthen
b) Damage
c) Protect
d) Improve
Answer: b) Damage
3. What is an antonym of "impair"?
a) Harm
b) Weaken
c) Enhance
d) Diminish
Answer: c) Enhance
4. Which sentence correctly uses "impair"?
a) The new teacher will impair our learning experience.
b) Eating healthy food will impair your energy levels.
c) Listening to loud music can impair your hearing.
d) Going to bed early will impair your sleep.
Answer: c) Listening to loud music can impair your hearing.
5. Which idiom relates to the use of "impair"?
a) Impair one's judgment
b) As clear as a bell
c) The ball is in your court
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: a) Impair one's judgment
