Basic Details
Word: Stomp
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To step heavily and noisily on something, often making a loud noise.
Synonyms: Tread, pound, crush
Antonyms: Tiptoe, glide, walk quietly
Idioms and Phrases
- Stomp on someone's toes: To upset or offend someone. Example: "I didn't mean to stomp on his toes by suggesting a different idea during the meeting."
- Stomp around: To walk or move loudly and angrily. Example: "After losing the game, he started to stomp around the house in frustration."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She could hear her brother stomp down the stairs, excited about the surprise waiting for him.
Example 2: To get the mud off his shoes, he had to stomp his feet on the welcome mat.
Example 3: The children began to stomp their feet to the beat of the music during the dance party.
Fun Fact
The word "stomp" has its origins in early English and is believed to mimic the sound made when someone steps heavily or forcefully. Its often associated with strong emotions, like anger or excitement!
Famous Quote
"Sometimes you have to stomp your feet to get what you want." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stomp" mean?
a) To jump lightly
b) To step heavily and noisily
c) To run fast
d) To sit quietly
Answer: b) To step heavily and noisily
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stomp"?
a) Glide
b) Tread
c) Whisper
d) Dodge
Answer: b) Tread
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "stomp"?
a) Stomped
b) Leap
c) Tiptoe
d) Pounce
Answer: c) Tiptoe
4. Which sentence uses "stomp" correctly?
a) He decided to stomp around the park.
b) The cat liked to stomp on the couch.
c) She gently stomped the flowers in the garden.
d) They saw the stars while they stomped quietly.
Answer: a) He decided to stomp around the park.
5. What does the idiom "stomp on someone's toes" mean?
a) To dance on someone's feet
b) To upset or offend someone
c) To help someone
d) To follow someone closely
Answer: b) To upset or offend someone
