Basic Details
Word: Throb
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To beat or pulse steadily, often referring to pain or a strong emotional sensation.
Synonyms: Pulsate, pulse, beat
Antonyms: Calm, steady
Idioms and Phrases
- Throb with excitement: To feel a strong sense of excitement. Example: "Her heart throbbed with excitement as she waited for her birthday surprise."
- Throb at the temples: Often used to describe a headache or a strong sense of pressure in the head. Example: "After studying for hours, I could feel my temples throb with fatigue."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After running for the bus, I felt my heart throb in my chest.
Example 2: The loud music made the floor throb with the beat, and everyone started dancing.
Example 3: She experienced a sharp throb of pain in her ankle when she twisted it.
Fun Fact
The word "throb" comes from the Old English word "rfan," which means to beat or pulsate. It has been used to describe both physical sensations and emotional states for centuries.
Famous Quote
"The heart has reasons that reason knows not." Blaise Pascal (This relates to the idea of emotional throbbing, where feelings can be strong and inexplicable.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "throb" mean?
a) To sing loudly
b) To eat quickly
c) To beat or pulse steadily
d) To jump high
Answer: c) To beat or pulse steadily
2. Which of these is a synonym for "throb"?
a) Whisper
b) Pulsate
c) Laugh
d) Sleep
Answer: b) Pulsate
3. Which of these is an antonym of "throb"?
a) Steady
b) Beat
c) Pulse
d) Aching
Answer: a) Steady
4. Which sentence uses "throb" correctly?
a) I could hear the throb of the waves on the shore.
b) He decided to throb a cake for dessert.
c) The cat throbbed silently in the sun.
d) They went to throb each other for lunch.
Answer: a) I could hear the throb of the waves on the shore.
5. What does it mean if someone is "throbbing with excitement"?
a) They are feeling bored.
b) They are feeling disappointed.
c) They are feeling a strong sense of excitement.
d) They are feeling sleepy.
Answer: c) They are feeling a strong sense of excitement.
