Basic Details
Word: Puncture
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To make a small hole in something, usually from a sharp object; or the hole that is made.
Synonyms: Pierce, stab, perforate
Antonyms: Seal, close, mend
Idioms and Phrases
- Puncture someones bubble: To disappoint someone by making them realise something isn't as good as they thought. Example: "I had to puncture her bubble when I told her the concert was sold out."
- Punctured with a pin: Used to describe someone feeling slight pain or discomfort. Example: "He felt punctured with a pin when his friend made a joke at his expense."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He accidentally punctured the balloon with his sharp pencil, causing it to burst.
Example 2: The mechanic noticed a puncture in the tyre, which is why it kept losing air.
Example 3: After feeling a sharp pain, she realised she had punctured her skin with a needle.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "puncture" comes from the Latin word "punctura," which means "to prick or pierce"? It reflects how the action often involves a sharp object creating a hole!
Famous Quote
"A puncture in the spirit can be just as painful as a puncture in the skin." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "puncture" mean?
a) To seal something tightly
b) To make a small hole in something
c) To mend an item
d) To wrap something carefully
Answer: b) To make a small hole in something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "puncture"?
a) Seal
b) Pierce
c) Mend
d) Close
Answer: b) Pierce
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "puncture"?
a) Pierce
b) Perforate
c) Mend
d) Stab
Answer: c) Mend
4. Which sentence uses "puncture" correctly?
a) She punctured the cake with a knife before serving it.
b) The puncture made the balloon float higher.
c) He punctured the balloon and it filled with air.
d) The puncture was sealed with a hot glue gun.
Answer: a) She punctured the cake with a knife before serving it.
5. Which idiom refers to disappointing someone?
a) Punctured with a pin
b) Puncture someones bubble
c) Puncture the surface
d) Puncture the truth
Answer: b) Puncture someones bubble
