Basic Details
Word: Suffocation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The condition of not being able to breathe properly, usually because of a blocked airway or a lack of fresh air.
Synonyms: Asphyxiation, choking
Antonyms: Breathing, respiration
Idioms and Phrases
- To feel suffocated: Feeling overwhelmed by a situation or excessive pressure. Example: "She felt suffocated by all the expectations placed on her at school."
- Give someone some breathing room: To allow someone space or freedom to make their own decisions. Example: "He needed some breathing room to think about his career choices without pressure."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The room was so crowded that she felt a sense of suffocation as people pushed against her.
Example 2: The firefighter worked quickly to save the cat that was at risk of suffocation in the smoke.
Example 3: In summer, the heat can sometimes cause a feeling of suffocation if you stay outdoors for too long without shade.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like fish, can suffocate if they are taken out of water for too long? They rely on water flowing over their gills to breathe!
Famous Quote
"We are all capable of being suffocated by our own choices." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suffocation" mean?
a) Being unable to breathe properly
b) A type of exercise
c) A word for swimming
d) A kind of bird
Answer: a) Being unable to breathe properly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suffocation"?
a) Breathing
b) Asphyxiation
c) Running
d) Jumping
Answer: b) Asphyxiation
3. Which sentence uses "suffocation" correctly?
a) He enjoyed the feeling of suffocation while swimming.
b) The suffocation of the fish happened when it was out of water.
c) She was happy after a suffocation.
d) The dog played with a ball after a suffocation.
Answer: b) The suffocation of the fish happened when it was out of water.
4. Which idiom means feeling overwhelmed?
a) To feel suffocated
b) To give someone some breathing room
c) To come up for air
d) To jump in the deep end
Answer: a) To feel suffocated
5. What is the opposite of "suffocation"?
a) N/A
b) Choking
c) Breathing
d) Swimming
Answer: c) Breathing
