Basic Details
Word: Rupture
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To break or burst suddenly.
Synonyms: Break, burst, tear
Antonyms: Join, unite, repair
Idioms and Phrases
- Rupture in communication: A breakdown in how people share information. Example: "The rupture in communication caused confusion during the project."
- Rupture at the seams: To become overfilled or overwhelmed. Example: "Her schedule was so packed that it felt like it would rupture at the seams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The balloon went too high and suddenly ruptured with a loud pop.
Example 2: During the game, Tom fell and felt a pain, fearing he might have ruptured something in his leg.
Example 3: The doctor explained that if the appendix ruptures, it can cause serious problems.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "rupture" comes from the Latin word rumpere, which means "to break"? It's been used in English since the 15th century!
Famous Quote
"Rupture is always a sign of something that has been held too tightly." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rupture" mean?
a) To join together
b) To break or burst suddenly
c) To repair something
d) To make something smaller
Answer: b) To break or burst suddenly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rupture"?
a) Join
b) Tear
c) Unify
d) Fix
Answer: b) Tear
3. Which word is an antonym of "rupture"?
a) Break
b) Unite
c) Burst
d) Tear
Answer: b) Unite
4. Which sentence uses "rupture" correctly?
a) The pie was delicious after it ruptured.
b) The water balloon ruptured when it hit the ground.
c) She wrote a letter to her friend to rupture.
d) The teacher said we should rupture our homework.
Answer: b) The water balloon ruptured when it hit the ground.
5. What does "rupture at the seams" mean?
a) To make clothes tighter
b) To become overfilled or overwhelmed
c) To sew something together
d) To break a promise
Answer: b) To become overfilled or overwhelmed
