Basic Details
Word: Tumble
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To fall or roll over uncontrollably, or to move quickly and clumsily.
Synonyms: Fall, trip, stumble, collapse
Antonyms: Stand, balance, rise, stay upright
Idioms and Phrases
- Tumble down the rabbit hole: To become deeply involved in something complicated or confusing. Example: "After starting the project, I tumbled down the rabbit hole of research and found so much information."
- Don't tumble into despair: A phrase encouraging someone to avoid falling into sadness or hopelessness. Example: "When faced with challenges, remember don't tumble into despair; theres always a solution."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child took a tumble while learning to ride her bicycle, but she quickly got back up and tried again.
Example 2: As the wind picked up, the leaves began to tumble and swirl around the garden.
Example 3: He had a funny habit of tumbling into the pool every time he tried to impress his friends.
Fun Fact
The word "tumble" comes from the Middle English term 'tumblen', which meant to turn or roll over, and has been used to describe acrobatics and gymnastics for centuries!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a tumble; you never know when youll roll back up again." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tumble" mean?
a) To stand still
b) To fall or roll over
c) To fly quickly
d) To swim slowly
Answer: b) To fall or roll over
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tumble"?
a) Swim
b) Trip
c) Fly
d) Climb
Answer: b) Trip
3. Which word is an antonym of "tumble"?
a) Fall
b) Collapse
c) Stand
d) Roll
Answer: c) Stand
4. Which sentence uses "tumble" correctly?
a) The kitten likes to tumble and play in the garden.
b) I will tumble my homework.
c) She tumbles the tree every day.
d) The car will tumble at high speed.
Answer: a) The kitten likes to tumble and play in the garden.
5. What does "tumble down the rabbit hole" imply?
a) Gaining knowledge
b) Losing something
c) Getting deeply involved in a complicated situation
d) Avoiding problems
Answer: c) Getting deeply involved in a complicated situation
