Basic Details
Word: Shimmered
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shine with a faint, flickering light; to sparkle.
Synonyms: Gleamed, glimmered, twinkled
Antonyms: Dull, darkened, faded
Idioms and Phrases
- Shine like a star: To be very successful or to stand out in a positive way. Example: "She really shone like a star in her performance at the concert."
- Its not all that glitters is gold: Not everything that looks good is valuable or important. Example: "He thought the expensive watch was a great buy, but it turned out to be fake remember, not all that glitters is gold."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sun shimmered on the water, creating a beautiful display of light.
Example 2: She admired the jewels in the shop window as they shimmered under the bright lights.
Example 3: As the fire burned, the flames shimmered and danced in the night.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "shimmer" comes from the Old English word "scimmeren," which means to shine or to glimmer? It has been used in the English language for many centuries!
Famous Quote
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light." J.K. Rowling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shimmered" mean?
a) To smell bad
b) To shine with a faint light
c) To make loud noise
d) To walk quietly
Answer: b) To shine with a faint light
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shimmered"?
a) Dull
b) Gleamed
c) Faded
d) Darkened
Answer: b) Gleamed
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "shimmered"?
a) Shone
b) Twinkled
c) Darkened
d) Gleamed
Answer: c) Darkened
4. Which sentence uses "shimmered" correctly?
a) The stars shimmered in the night sky.
b) The rock shimmered loudly in my pocket.
c) I shimmered my homework last night.
d) She shimmered in the classroom.
Answer: a) The stars shimmered in the night sky.
5. Which idiom relates to the idea of "shimmered"?
a) Its not all that glitters is gold
b) Jump on the bandwagon
c) Hit the books
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Its not all that glitters is gold
