Basic Details
Word: Sunburn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A painful red condition of the skin caused by too much exposure to the sun's rays.
Synonyms: Skin burn, sun damage
Antonyms: Healthy skin, suntan
Idioms and Phrases
- Burnt to a crisp: Used to describe someone who has turned extremely red from sunburn. Example: "After a day at the beach without sunscreen, he was burnt to a crisp."
- Catch some rays: To spend time in the sun to get a tan. Example: "She loves to catch some rays at the park during the summer."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He forgot to apply sunscreen and ended up with a terrible sunburn after the picnic.
Example 2: Sunburn can cause discomfort and peeling skin if not treated properly.
Example 3: To avoid sunburn, it's important to wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen when outdoors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that even on cloudy days, up to 80% of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can still reach your skin? This is why it's important to wear sunscreen whenever you're outside, not just on sunny days!
Famous Quote
"Take care to be in the sun when you are young, but stay out of it when you are old." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sunburn" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A painful skin condition from sun exposure
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) A painful skin condition from sun exposure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sunburn"?
a) Skin burn
b) Sun safety
c) Shade
d) Sunshine
Answer: a) Skin burn
3. Which word is the opposite of "sunburn"?
a) Suntan
b) Sunlight
c) Summer
d) Sunscreen
Answer: a) Suntan
4. Which sentence uses "sunburn" correctly?
a) She sunburned her sandwich for lunch.
b) He used sunburn to cook dinner.
c) After hiking for hours, she discovered she had a sunburn on her arms.
d) They played outside in the sunburn all day.
Answer: c) After hiking for hours, she discovered she had a sunburn on her arms.
5. Which idiom means being badly affected by sun exposure?
a) Catch some rays
b) Burnt to a crisp
c) Out of the sun
d) Cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Burnt to a crisp
