Basic Details
Word: Stampede
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A sudden, panicked rush of a large group of animals or people.
Synonyms: Rush, stamp, charge
Antonyms: Calm, stop
Idioms and Phrases
- Stampede of emotions: Refers to an overwhelming rush of feelings. Example: "After receiving the good news, she felt a stampede of emotions, from joy to disbelief."
- Stampede for safety: Used to describe a frantic rush to find a secure place. Example: "When the fire alarm went off, there was a stampede for safety as everyone rushed out of the building."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The stampede of elephants at the watering hole caused a lot of excitement for the tourists watching from a distance.
Example 2: During the concert, a sudden loud noise caused a stampede as people hurried to the exits in panic.
Example 3: The zookeeper had to carefully manage the stampede of animals during feeding time to ensure no one got hurt.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "stampede" originally comes from the Spanish word "stampida," which means "a sudden rush"? It's often used in regard to cattle herding and wild animal behaviour in North America.
Famous Quote
"The stampede of the masses is not always compassion, sometimes it is a calamity." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stampede" mean?
a) A peaceful gathering
b) A calm walk
c) A sudden rush of animals or people
d) A quiet conversation
Answer: c) A sudden rush of animals or people
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stampede"?
a) Carefully
b) Rush
c) Stand still
d) Walk slowly
Answer: b) Rush
3. Which of these is an antonym of "stampede"?
a) Charge
b) Calm
c) Rush
d) Collective
Answer: b) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "stampede" correctly?
a) The stampede of people went to the library.
b) The stampede made a beautiful painting.
c) The stampede of horses galloped across the field.
d) The stampede read the book quietly.
Answer: c) The stampede of horses galloped across the field.
5. What does the idiom "stampede for safety" refer to?
a) A large group of people calmly walking
b) A frantic rush to find safety
c) Enjoying a nice picnic
d) Watching animals peacefully in a park
Answer: b) A frantic rush to find safety
